When a conversation moves to the topic of generosity, there's a high likelihood that people would rather change the subject. Being generous is tough because it can sometimes put us in a position where we need to sacrifice our own personal desires and comforts to be a blessing to others.

But take a good look at your life today and consider this: you are already blessed. If you have food on your table, money in your pocket, and even breath, you are blessed. God blesses us so we can be a blessing to others around us. We were meant to be channels for God's goodness, not cesspools of it.

If there is anyone who exudes generosity the most, no one can go beyond the example of Christ. He so willingly gave up everything He had so that we may share in His glory. Now, as recipients of God's grace through Christ, what's to stop us from responding in generosity toward others?

Here are eight scriptures that encourage us to move in generosity, enabled by the work of Jesus Christ in us.