A Life of Generosity and Simplicity
Pastor Steve Choi
September 20, 2026
Proverbs 11:24–28 (ESV)
24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer;
another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.
26 The people curse him who holds back grain,
but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.
27 Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,
but evil comes to him who searches for it.
28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
Main Idea: When one embraces the truth that God is the giver of all things, it radically changes how that person views wealth. We will look at the laws of stewardship, abundance and scarcity which will lead us to two practices: generosity and simplicity.
Part 1
- The Law of Stewardship (Psalm 24:1, Haggai 2:8, Pro. 11:1)
Sovereignty means that God owns everything. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills; He owns the hills; He owns the air above them, and He owns you. Your wealth is simply on loan. – R. C. Sproul
- The Law of Abundance (Proverbs 11:24a, 2 Corinthians 9:6, 8)
- The Law of Scarcity (Proverbs 11:24b, 26)
Part 2
- The Practice of Generosity (Proverbs 11:25)
- The Practice of Simplicity (Proverbs 11:27, Luke 12:15)
Life on earth is a brief pilgrimage between two moments of nakedness. So, we would be wise to travel light. – John Stott
Discussion Questions
- The law of stewardship says, all that you have is the Lord’s. What are some things given to us by the Lord that we are stewards of but forget?
- Someone once said that you can’t out give God. We see this truth in the Law of Abundance. How have you experienced this truth?
- The Law of Scarcity says the more we hoard, the worse it gets for us. This is like a farmer hoarding precious grain. What are some reasons this mindset makes us hoard things?
- How does your faith move you to generosity? Are there any particular areas/ people you want to be more generous in?
- Simplicity says that we should be mindful of our relationship with material things. What is one way you practice simplicity?