Why is it that some people seem to prosper and others don't? You know those people that

just seem God's favor in his hand upon them and their children and their business

and their work and even when they go through really difficult times

they have this almost weird contentment.

What's the common denominator of these people who God prospers?

You want to find out, stick around.

Thanks for joining us for this edition of Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram.

Chips are Bible Teacher for this international discipleship ministry focused on helping

Christians live like Christians.

While we're in the middle of our series, The Genius of Generosity.

Today Chip reveals why being generous is the wisest way to live.

And he's got the evidence to back it up. But before we learn more about how to do that,

let me encourage you to download Chip's message notes before you listen.

They include his brief outline, scripture references, and key fill-ins to help you remember

what you hear.

Get them by going to the broadcasts tab at living on the edge.org.

At listeners tap, fill in notes.

But with that, here's Chip with part two of his message,

why God prospers generous people. I came across a email that I want to share

with you. This is maybe one of the greatest pictures of generosity I've ever seen in my life. Let me read it to you in fact it's

close to home because it's a dear friend. He says ten years ago I stopped to have my

car washed at this brand new car wash at 87 in capital.

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