Generosity is good for the soul
Be generous- It's good for the giver!
The only wealth you get to keep, is that which you give away."- Tom Golisano ( Philanthropist )
Jesus talked a lot about money and generosity. In fact, he talked more about $ than any other subject. There are many great lessons He provided, but the overall theme is that there is great blessings for the person who is generous with their time, talent and treasure. ( Acts 20:35 is a famous passage many people quote: "It is more blessed to give than receive."
Jesus taught that where we invest our wealth is where our heart will be ( Matthew 6:19-21 ) and Jesus above all else wants to be Lord over our heart. Why? Because He is a God of compassion, who is close to the broken-hearted ( Psalm 34:18 ) and wants to see His people step in to fill the voids in many peoples lives, using their resources in order to do that. My own take away from Jesus's teachings about $ and wealth is this: What we get makes a living, but what we give makes a life.
