Acts, Chapter 5,
verse 26
26 Then the captain
and the court officers went and brought them in, but without force, because
they were afraid of being stoned by the people.
The
apostles were brought before the Sanhedrin for trial.
These temple priests which were instrumental in causing the crucifixion of
Christ were now inflamed with jealousy over the apostles; who by the
resurrection of Christ no longer feared
death or taxes. The people began to believe and the world was never the same.
The
apostles after their release immediately resumed public teaching they rendered
unto God what was God’s.
The
apostles filled with the Holy Spirit were not afraid anymore. They practiced obedience, commitment, healthy
relationships and faith. They had generous hearts.
Effective
leaders gather for others then give it away. This is God’s economy which is
radically different. By releasing our grasp and not clinging to our possessions
we become more like Him who had nothing; the one who gave the only resource He
had--Himself.
Building
Generosity
1.
Be
grateful for whatever you have.
2.
Put
people first.
3.
Don’t
allow greed to control you.
4.
Regard
money as a resource.
5.
Develop
the habit of giving.
“I now pray, not for more of this world’s goods and greater blessings,
but to be worthy of that which I already have.” Napoleon Hill[2]
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