Generosity Verses
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him”.
-Hebrews 11:6
“Be generous: Invest in acts of charity. Charity yields high returns. Don’t hoard your goods; spread them around. Be a blessing to others.”
-Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
“Give to the poor and you will never be in need. If you close your eyes to the poor, many will curse you”
-Proverbs 28:27
“When you give to the poor, it is like lending to the LORD, and the LORD will pay you back”
-Proverbs 19:17
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
-Proverbs 11:25
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
-2 Corinthians 9:7
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
-Luke 6:38
“Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.”
-Luke 6:30
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
-Luke 11:13
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
-James 1:5
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
-2 Corinthians 9:11
“For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.”
-2 Corinthians 8:12
“Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”
-Psalm 112:5
“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.”
-2 Corinthians 9:10
How can you use Bible Verses?
- Start a discussion: Bible verses can start a discussion about a character trait at the beginning of a meeting or the dinner table. You can ask questions about what it means, how they have seen the trait demonstrated in their own lives, or how they can develop it themselves.
- Use Bible verses as writing/journal prompts: Ask them to write a short essay about a Bible verse to help them think more deeply about its implications for their lives.
- Post Bible verses: You can post Bible verses where they will be seen/heard often – classroom, breakroom, lobby, dining room, email signatures, video bulletin boards, morning announcements, social media, etc.
- Read Bible verses aloud: You can read Bible verses aloud to your children during mealtimes, bedtime, or any other time you spend together.
- Make it fun: You can make it even more fun by incorporating games, activities, or crafts. Let children decorate signs with Bible verses to hang in the classroom or a bedroom door. Record children saying it and post it on social media.