For the Faithful
Generosity
Giving support, help, or resources to make a positive difference
Our current faith‑based resources are written from a Christian perspective, but we know that many other faith traditions also nurture strong character, and we want to honor and uplift that diversity.
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Generosity mirrors God’s abundant kindness toward us.
When we share our time, resources, and encouragement, we strengthen the church and bless those in need. Generosity cultivates a spirit of gratitude and trust in God’s provision.
Essay
Generosity is More than Givng Money
By Rev. Dr. Roger Braun, Retired Methodist Minister, guest columnist
At the recent Heroes of Character Celebration for the Character Council of Cincinnati, one of the Heroes was Amanda Johnson. She is quoted for saying, “Giving is my love language.” Beautiful words to live by. This is the character of generosity that can be at the center of everything we do to bring goodness into this world.
In Chapter 19 in the Book of Genesis, we read about a very evil city named Sodom. The city was so corrupt that it was destroyed by an earthquake because of its evil. The Book of Genesis does not really say what specific evil it was that the people were engaged in. It is not until many centuries later that a prophet by the name of Ezekiel finally tells us. He wrote in the Book of Ezekiel 16:49: “This was the evil of Sodom; arrogance, overfed, unconcerned and refusing to help the poor and needy.” The real evil was a city of people who had lots of prosperity and refused to be generous with their wealth.
One can tell a great deal about the character of a person by the amount of generosity they show. However, keep this in mind, that generosity is not just about how much money a person gives. Generosity is also the giving of time, love, labor, listening, compassion, empathy, understanding, and tolerance, to name just a few elements of generosity. Generosity is a total way to address your world. Live your life as a generous life, and your true character will shine through. Generosity will be my love language.
Affirmations for the Faithful
I share what I have with others because God has freely given to me.
I reuse and recycle as a way to honor God’s creation and care for His people.
I give without expecting anything in return, trusting that God sees and provides.
I offer encouragement generously, knowing my words can reflect Christ’s love.
I choose gratitude for God’s blessings so I can give with a joyful heart.
Generosity Resource Library
The Links below will take you to Resources, like activities, reflections, and visuals you can use personally or in your faith organization to encourage the Character Quality of Generosity.
Generosity Verses
Want to deepen your understanding of Generosity through Scripture? Explore our collection of Generosity Bible Verses for inspiration and reflection.
