As believers, we are called to be like God. God has saved us and is sanctifying us to reflect his perfect image and character. It behooves us greatly to know God more intimately so we can change to be more like him. So one very good question that can help us conform more to God's character is "How Generous Is God?"
- John 3:16 — “For
God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
- Romans 8:32-33 — “He
who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he
not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 — “For
you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich,
yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty
might become rich.”
- Matthew 7:11 — “If
you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your
children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to
those who ask him!”
- 1 Timothy 6:17c — “... God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”
As I read the above verses, I cannot help but think of the Christian hymn "O To Be Like Thee" and how appropriate it is as we consider God's generous character! May God grant us the grace to be generous like He is generous.
O to Be Like Thee!
Words: Thomas O. Chisholm.
O to be like Thee! blessèd Redeemer,
This is my constant longing and prayer;
Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures,
Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear.
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O to be like Thee! O to be like Thee,
Blessèd Redeemer, pure as Thou art;
Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness;
Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart.
O to be like Thee! full of compassion,
Loving, forgiving, tender and kind,
Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting,
Seeking the wandering sinner to find.
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O to be like Thee! lowly in spirit,
Holy and harmless, patient and brave;
Meekly enduring cruel reproaches,
Willing to suffer others to save.
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O to be like Thee! Lord, I am coming
Now to receive anointing divine;
All that I am and have I am bringing,
Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine.
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O to be like Thee! while I am pleading,
Pour out Thy Spirit, fill with Thy love;
Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling,
Fit me for life and Heaven above.
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