The Journey of a Generous Business Leader: Part V

In this series, we’re discussing the five phases of becoming generous. The final phase is the “Generous” giver.

Stanley Tam, author of “God Owns My Business,” was a struggling business owner during the Great Depression. During one crisis, Stanley asked God to be his business partner.

Stanley gave 51% of his business to God! Later, God asked him for the other 49%!

Stanley’s act of obedience provided him a modest paycheck, but tremendous joy as 100% of the company profits funded over $140 million of evangelistic efforts.

2 Corinthians 9:6 teaches, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

The generous giver gives far beyond percentages of income. This group of people sows obediently and generously, knowing God owns everything.

Questions For Reflection

• What is the greatest act of generosity that you have witnessed? How long lasting was the impact? Who was impacted? Did it allow for more generosity?
• What have you been given? Who helped you get to where you are today? Would you have been able to succeed without the help you received? Could you do something similar for another person? Who could you help?

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