Theme: Whoever is selfish will not be blessed. I. Happiness A. Scattering and increasing B. Liberal soul C. Watering II. Sorrow A. Occasion—withholding more than is appropriate B. The result—tendency toward poverty III. Specific Example A. Negatively 1. Withholding corn a. Hoarding up for selfish reasons b. Greedy, covetous, and oppressing the poor 2. Curse of the people B. Positively—for him who sells the corn, blessing Application A. Relationship with free enterprise capitalism 1. Basically, Scripture teaches a free economy 2. However, there are rules that should apply 3. But some things are not covered by civil laws 4. There are some things that cannot be legislated B. Fulfilled by Jesus Christ 1. Jesus is not stingy or Scrooge-like 2. He did not hold back anything, but gladly scattered 3. He provides a refreshing stream 4. He showed compassion and generosity 5. He provides every good and perfect gift 6. He has purchased salvation by His blood 7. In being so generous and lavish in His love, He also reaps His own reward

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