What We Leave Behind : A Generous Spirit - 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Money is often times the most important thing to us. We may claim that other things are more important, and even know that deep down, but money often takes control over our lives. We live always thinking on, being reliant upon, and worrying about money and earthly riches, whether we are rich ourselves, or we want to desperately hold on to the little that we have. Jesus gives us true riches. In Jesus, we have a sure and certain treasure of everlasting life. When we live with a generous spirit, focusing on being rich in action, word, and deed, as well as with our wealth, we know that we live truly focusing on what's most important; Jesus' promises. While Jesus does not love us because of our generosity, he treasures our good deeds, and we live out of a spirit of generosity given to us by God, rather than a spirit of fear, greed, or anxiety that we have as imperfect people.