Generosity 01: Jesus’ surprising teaching on money – and why he’s right

The practice of generosity, and specifically our open-handedness with money, is not a peripheral issue in the teachings of Jesus. It is a central aspect of our apprenticeship to him. It is also a counterintuitive pathway to joy.

In Episode 01 of the Generosity season of the Rule of Life podcast, John Mark Comer and Christian Dawson explore Jesus’ teaching on money and possessions, much of which sounds absurd or even reckless to our modern ears. Yet social science over the last few decades attests to his wisdom: generous people are happier, healthier, have stronger immune systems, and even laugh more often.

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This podcast accompanies the Generosity Practice, a four-session experience designed to help integrate generosity in your community. Learn more at practicingtheway.org/generosity. Thanks to The Circle and other givers, all our resources are free. To learn more about The Circle, visit practicingtheway.org/give. To run a Practice with your church or small group, visit practicingtheway.org/resources.