More blessed to give than to receive

June 30, 2015

Scripture 

Acts 20:35

In all things I have shown you how, working like this, you must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” (MEV)

And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive." ( NLT)

Observation 

1. Remember the words of Jesus

It is good to remember all the words of Jesus.

2. It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Application

1. Pay special need to the words of Jesus

They are my life, guide, compass, moral authority.

2. It is more blessed to give than to receive 

Have a generous spirit, a giving heart

Being a giver is exhibiting the character of the Father.  God so loved the world that he gave.  If I am like my father I will be a giver.

Prayer

Produce in me a generous spirit.

May I be a giver, not stingy, or selfish.  May I die of self and be generous.