Generosity and Joy
Sheridan Voysey Our Daily Bread Ministries https://odb.org/ All rights reserved-Published with permission Generosity and Joy Bible in a Year : 2 Chronicles 30–31 John 18:1–18 The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. 1 Chronicles 29:9 Today's Scripture & Insight : 1 Chronicles 29:1–9 Researchers tell us there’s a link between generosity and joy: those who give their money and time to others are happier than those who don’t. This has led one psychologist to conclude, “Let’s stop thinking about giving as a moral obligation, and start thinking of it as a source of pleasure.” While giving can make us happy, I question whether happiness should be the goal. If we’re only generous to people or causes that make us feel good, what about the more difficult or mundane needs requiring our support? Scripture links generosity with joy too, but on a different basis. After giving his own wealth toward building the te