Literally meaning of Generosity, a willingness to give help or support by the way of money, kindness. A christian definition of generosity-Jesus fed five thousand people with five barley loaves and two small fish. His nature is to be abundantly generous. The good news for us is that we can learn to be just as generous. Jn.6:11-13 " Then Jesus took the loaves,and when he had given thanks,he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted."
In other words generosity is an aspect of God. One of the attributes of God's nature, one aspect of love, we could say,is its generosity or abundance.The five thousand people in the crowd were not just kept for starvation -they are generously provided for! The abundance was sufficient to be gathered up and put to good use so that none of that blessing would be wasted. 2Pet:1:3-4 " His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness,through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.Thus he has given us,through these things,his precious and very great promises,so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust,and may become participants of the divine nature."
Definition of Spirit-the non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character,the soul,the prevailing or typical quality,mood.Its a particular way of thinking,feeling,or behaving,especially a way that is typical of particular group of people, an activity,a time,or a place.Eg: players have a very strong team spirit-loyalty to each other.
Many ask for blessings,but only few receive.The giver is always giving but the taker is not there-the sincerity is missing.One who gives blessings gives freely,but the one who receives has to be sincere.Sincerity is the qualification to receive blessings.Why do people choose to be sincere only sometimes.People are going after pleasure makes them insincere.When you are sincere,you simply enjoy pleasure without craving for it.Sincerity is being in touch with your depth.When you feel you are struck in life and not growing, or are bombarded by desires,when you feel dryness,no enthusiasm,no juice,what do you do.
Feel generous -right now,not tomorrow,but right now.Both rich and poor can feel generous .Generosity is a quality of spirit. When you feel generous,your life becomes abundant,full of compassion and love.
Gratitude always has self-concern.You are greatful because you have something or you get something.Essentially,generosity is not an act. It is state of consciousness,but it finds its expression in an act.
A person who is generous of spirit is generally considered a magnanimous person,high-minded,fair,noble,big and worthy. People who are generous spirits tend to extend to others what they want for themselves. It is the golden rule personified.