Define the VirtueDefine the Virtue• lib·er·al·i·tylib·er·al·i·ty/ˌlibəˈralətē/ Noun:/ˌlibəˈralətē/ Noun:• 1. The quality of giving or spending 1. The quality of giving or spending

freely.freely. Synonyms: generosity - munificence - Synonyms: generosity - munificence -

bounty - largess – largesse -bounty - largess – largesse -Dictionary.comDictionary.com• Do you have this quality? Does this Do you have this quality? Does this

describe you?describe you?

The Goals of LiberalityThe Goals of Liberality• We need to develop this heavenly virtue We need to develop this heavenly virtue

for several reasons.for several reasons.– To please God. To please God. Matthew 5:42; Heb. 13:16Matthew 5:42; Heb. 13:16– To be like God. To be like God. James 1:5, Luke 6:35James 1:5, Luke 6:35– To be a blessing to others. To be a blessing to others. 1 Tim. 6:17-191 Tim. 6:17-19– To help us shine as lights in this dark (sinful) To help us shine as lights in this dark (sinful)

world to glorify God. world to glorify God. 1 John 1:5-6; 1 John 1:5-6; Philippians 2:13-15; Matthew 5:16Philippians 2:13-15; Matthew 5:16

Be Sure Your Attitude Is RightBe Sure Your Attitude Is Right• Liberality is one proper use of wealth. Liberality is one proper use of wealth.

Prov. 21:26b; 2 Cor. 8:1-2, 7Prov. 21:26b; 2 Cor. 8:1-2, 7• But when we give we must give with the But when we give we must give with the

proper attitude behind our liberality.proper attitude behind our liberality.• We should We should notnot give: give:

– Just to be seen by others (looking for Just to be seen by others (looking for praise, etc.). praise, etc.). Matthew 6:1-4Matthew 6:1-4

– Grudgingly or of necessity. Grudgingly or of necessity. 2 Cor. 9:72 Cor. 9:7– With greed in our hearts. With greed in our hearts.

Jn. 12:1-8; Eph. 4:19Jn. 12:1-8; Eph. 4:19

The Attitude Behind Your The Attitude Behind Your GivingGiving

• We We shouldshould give: give:– With charity. With charity. 1 Cor. 16:141 Cor. 16:14– Bountifully. Bountifully. 2 Cor. 9:6; Matthew 10:82 Cor. 9:6; Matthew 10:8– Cheerfully. Cheerfully. Deut. 15:10; 2 Cor. 9:7Deut. 15:10; 2 Cor. 9:7– Desiring to help. Desiring to help. 2 Cor. 9:2, 13; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 9:2, 13; 1 Cor. 16:1-2;

Eph. 4:28; Gal. 6:10Eph. 4:28; Gal. 6:10– To be seen by God (to please Him). To be seen by God (to please Him). Matt. 6:1-4Matt. 6:1-4– Realizing that it is more blessed to give. Realizing that it is more blessed to give.

Acts 20:35Acts 20:35

Bless and Be Blessed!Bless and Be Blessed!• God will bless you if you help the needy. God will bless you if you help the needy.

Psalm 41:1-3Psalm 41:1-3• Let us work constantly to have this Let us work constantly to have this

wonderful heavenly virtue of liberality in wonderful heavenly virtue of liberality in our lives!our lives!

• The greatest blessing will come if we sow The greatest blessing will come if we sow to the Spirit so we may reap everlasting to the Spirit so we may reap everlasting life! life! Galatians 6:8-9Galatians 6:8-9

Are You Laying Hold On Are You Laying Hold On Eternal Life? Eternal Life? 1 Tim. 6:17-191 Tim. 6:17-19

• Start today by sowing to the Spirit. Start today by sowing to the Spirit. John 6:63John 6:63

• To be saved one must:To be saved one must:– Hear and believe the gospel. Hear and believe the gospel. Rom. 1:16Rom. 1:16– Repent of sinful living. Repent of sinful living. Acts 3:19Acts 3:19– Confess faith in Christ. Confess faith in Christ. Acts 8:37Acts 8:37– Be baptized into Christ. Be baptized into Christ. Gal. 3:27; Acts 22:16Gal. 3:27; Acts 22:16

– Be Faithful to Jesus Christ! Be Faithful to Jesus Christ! Rev. 2:10Rev. 2:10