The Overflowing Harvest: How Giving Actually Makes You Richer
We live in a world that often tells us to grasp tightly, to accumulate more, and to prioritize our own security above all else. But what if the path to true abundance — not just financial, but in every area of life — lies in the exact opposite direction? What if the secret to gaining is found in giving? This a timeless truth echoed throughout scripture, and particularly beautifully in Proverbs 12:24-25 (ESV): "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer: another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered." Let's unpack these powerful verses and explore what biblical stewardship truly means for our lives today. The Paradox of Prosperity: Giving Freely, Growing Richer The first part of this proverb presents a delightful paradox: "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer." Our natural inclination might be to think that the more we give away, the less we have. Yet, the...