
SA39 - Enjoy the Greater
Happiness That Comes From Giving
Jehovah designed humans to experience greater happiness in giving than receiving, as reflected in Acts 20:35. By imitating Jehovah’s generosity and seeking more opportunities to give, we can increase our joy and maintain a fulfilling sense of happiness.
ENJOY THE GREATER HAPPINESS THAT COMES FROM GIVING
- Jehovah created us to experience greater happiness in giving than in receiving (Acts 20:35).
- While receiving gifts brings joy, giving provides a deeper sense of happiness.
- Jehovah designed us this way, allowing us to influence our happiness by seeking more opportunities to give.
IMITATE JEHOVAH’S GENEROSITY
- Jehovah is the original and greatest Giver, providing for all our needs out of love (James 1:17, Matthew 6:25-26).
- We can imitate Jehovah’s generosity by giving materially to those in need (Hebrews 13:16).
- Jehovah shares power with us, and we can also use our strength to help others, like assisting elderly brothers or maintaining the Kingdom Hall.
- Words have power, and we can offer sincere comfort and encouragement to fellow believers (Proverbs 12:25, Ephesians 4:29).
- Jehovah gives wisdom generously, and we too can share our knowledge and experiences with others, especially in training (James 1:5, Psalm 32:8).
IF OUR GIVING SEEMS UNAPPRECIATED
- Happiness in giving does not depend on others' appreciation; it is based on imitating Jehovah’s example (Luke 6:35).
- Focus on giving without expecting repayment and you will experience greater happiness (Luke 14:12-14).
- Do not question others' motives if appreciation is not expressed; some may be embarrassed or simply forget (Ephesians 4:2, 1 Corinthians 13:7).
- Be patient as expressions of gratitude may come later, as illustrated by the circuit overseer’s wife receiving a letter of appreciation after many years.
CONCLUSION
- We experience greater joy in giving, whether or not others express gratitude.
- Jehovah always rewards our generosity, and we cannot outgive Jehovah (2 Chronicles 25:9). Let us continue to imitate our generous heavenly Father.
Thank you for reading,
-Soli Jehova Gloria (1 Corinthians 10:31)
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8 comments
Jehovah’s Generosity in my inspiration. The section emphasizing Jehovah’s role as the ultimate Giver is both inspiring and thought-provoking. ❤️🙏🙏❤️
What a great article. Thanks for the crossword and welcome back!
Loved the summary. We serve a generous God. Jehovah loves people who love to give!