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God made the first move of generosity. And the second. And the third.
From the moment He imparted life to mankind to the climactic gift of salvation through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ, God has set the supreme example of a radical, sacrificial giving for His followers.
The word "sacrifice" is so difficult for us to accept at times. Yet that's exactly what we must do when we practice generosity: sacrifice something of value to us for the good of another, because we love them. You see, this is what differentiates generosity and giving. Giving can be done begrudgingly and devoid of love. But true generosity is always initiated by love. Because God is love, as our hearts become molded in His likeness, we will naturally move toward a life of greater generosity.
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