One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. Proverbs 11:24 (NIV)
Even nature teaches us from our early beginnings that releasing doesn’t leave you with less but it sets you for more. We let go of our mother’s womb to get into a bigger world; we leave our parents’ home to live a bigger life. Little seed released and sown into the ground is what brings a big harvest. That’s what giving freely is and does – you release to gain more. But when you withhold what you have, you don’t even keep it, you lose it. Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Let generosity flow out of you in streams of love, peace, kindness, forgiveness, encouragement, care, material and financial support towards others. Jesus says give and it will be given to you good measure pressed down shaken together running over. Luke 6:38