{"id":263587,"date":"2024-04-21T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/?post_type=resource&p=263587"},"modified":"2025-01-14T12:29:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:29:46","slug":"opening-doors-to-the-gospel-through-generosity","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/resource\/opening-doors-to-the-gospel-through-generosity\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Doors to the Gospel Through Generosity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that generosity can often be a way to open doors to the gospel? Just as God created us both body and<\/em> soul in His image and likeness, God cares for both our practical needs and spiritual needs. By showing the love of God to meet people\u2019s practical needs, the Holy Spirit can open new and unexpected opportunities to share the gospel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this tool, discover how living a life of generosity could lead to meeting someone\u2019s practical and deep spiritual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Grow in your understanding of generosity.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Read Deuteronomy 24:10-22<\/a>. Notice the \u201ccost\u201d of compassion and generosity. For example, if you owned a field, Scripture commanded you not to harvest to the edges. The idea was to help others survive rather than to maximize your profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By trusting in His provision for us, God gives us the privilege to be a part of His redemption, restoration, healing, and help. So we simply make available what we do have: a dollar, our time, a favor, a conversation, a relationship, a prayer, a significant gift, a guest room, or a cold drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pray for a posture of generosity.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find a quiet place and write a prayer of generosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n