The Generosity Practice - Session 01: There is More Joy in Giving Than Receiving

This session is from the Generosity Practice made by Practising the Way.

Key Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Jesus regularly made bold claims that turn our vision of the good life on its head. One of the most counterintuitive is, “There is more joy in giving than in receiving.” Not surprisingly, social science over the last few decades attests to his wisdom: Generous people are happier, healthier, have stronger immune systems, and even laugh more often.

Initial Questions

1. How were money and generosity handled in your family growing up? 

2. What is your primary feeling around/about money? 

3. How do you see generosity as part of your apprenticeship to Jesus?

Reflection Questions 

1. Whether you were the giver or recipient, share about a time when you experienced the joy of generosity.

2. What fears or desires keep you from being generous?

3. How would your life be different if you were free of the fear of not having enough?

4. What is one act of generosity you can do this week that would counter the fear you may carry?