585 Quotes About Generosity

One of the effects of the gospel going deeper into our souls is that it frees our fingers to loosen their grasp on our goods.

The Dead Sea in the Middle East receives fresh water, but it has no outlet, so it doesn't pass the water out. It receives beautiful water from the rivers, and the water goes dank. I mean, it just goes bad. And that's why it is the Dead Sea. It receives and does not give. In the end generosity is the best way of becoming more, more, and more joyful.

Those who give you a serpent when you ask for a fish, may have nothing but serpents to give. It is then generosity on their part.

Generosity is not always tax deductible.

As we draw on the grace of God He increases voluntary poverty all along the line. Always give the best you have got every time; never think about who you are giving it to; let other people take it or leave it as they choose. Pour out the best you have, and always be poor. Never reserve anything; never be diplomatic and careful about the treasure God gives.

Whether we live in poverty or prosperity, we can still live generously.

The emphasis in Scripture is not the amount we give, but the attitude with which we give.

Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.

I don't want to see him alone. He says things that annoy me. He gives me good advice." Lord Henry smiled. "People are very fond of giving away what they need most themselves. It is what I call the depth of generosity.