Generosity is a good virtue that every believer should have. When we give liberally, we secure for ourselves financial friends. Let me share a personal story of how generosity can be a blessing. Just before my husband and I got married, we were surprised by family and friends. We only had to prepare ourselves and get our personal needs for the day. People we have supported previously generously donated towards the occasion. From invitation cards, to food and transportation, people graciously offered assistance in kind and in monetary contributions. I was amazed by their generosity but I believe for most of them, they had received and they gave back in a greater proportion. Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.(Ecclesiastes 11:2) One of the surest ways believers can invest is to invest in others. The Amplified version quotes Ecclesiastes 11:2 as “Give a portion to seven, yes, even [divide it] to eight, for you know not what evil may come upon the earth.” (Ecclesiastes 11:2 AMPC). This principle does not only work for believers. In fact, Jesus gave a parable of the shrewd manager in Luke 16:1-9. This manager, knowing that his master was taking his job away, shrewdly used the master’s own wealth to secure friends so that after he had been laid off, he would have people who would assist him. Jesus admonishes us to “use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9). There are people who can transform lives only if they get the right support. If you are in a position to assist such people, do so and you will benefit from it. God’s principles for financial success are built on a structure that permits the giver to receive. Rich business tycoons who use their wealth wisely to secure financial friends never lack even when their businesses collapse. It is good to take care of yourself first, but remember to give portions to others. Give portions to seven or eight or even more for on a rainy day, you will have friends who will lift you up. Never be weary of investing in others. If we have the opportunity, do good to all people, especially those in the household of faith (Galatians 6:10). You do not know the day you will be faced by hardships or disaster will strike you. Be intentional about investing in the lives of others and you will reap bountifully in due time.
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