Part 2: Generosity Equilibrium (EQ)
Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME – Everyone can be more generous.
TEXT – Proverbs 11:24-28

1. Are we focused on earthly treasures or heavenly treasures?

• Proverbs 11:24
• Matthew 6:19-21

2. Are our hearts thirsty or refreshed?

• Proverbs 11:25
• Psalm 1

3. Are we hoarders or sharers?

• Proverbs 11:26
• Acts 20:35
• 2 Corinthians 9:7

NEXT STEPS

• Journal prompt: What are my favorite things?
• Reflect on heavenly treasures. (See the back of the outline.)
• Grow your giving.

JOURNAL PROMPT

What are my favorite things?

REFLECTION

“Heavenly” focus from the Sermon on the Mount:

• Practicing humility and purity. (Matthew 5:5, 8)
• Hungering for righteousness. (Matthew 5:6)
• Showing mercy. (Matthew 5:7)
• Making peace. (Matthew 5:9)
• Preserving godliness in the world. (Matthew 5:13)
• Shining light into darkness. (Matthew 5:14)
• Obeying God’s commands. (Matthew 5:19)
• Resisting anger. (Matthew 5:22)
• Keeping your word. (Matthew 5:37)
• Turning the other cheek. (Matthew 5:39)
• Providing for physical needs. (Matthew 5:40, 42)
• Going the extra mile. (Matthew 5:41)
• Loving your enemies. (Matthew 5:44)
• Praying for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5:44)
• Giving to the needy. (Matthew 6:3)
• Praying for God’s kingdom to come. (Matthew 6:6ff.)
• Practicing forgiveness. (Matthew 6:12)
• Trusting God to provide for you. (Matthew 6:25)
• Seeking first the kingdom of God. (Matthew 6:33)
• Practicing God’s words. (Matthew 7:24)