When Helping Hurts | Generosity without Co-Dependency | Jubilee Family Church | Tony V. Hammack 📱

Описание: What if some of what we call “generosity” is actually driven by fear, guilt, or a need to be needed?

In this message, When Helping Hurts, we look at the biblical balance between godly generosity and unhealthy giving rooted in co-dependency. Using Ruth 2:18 (NIV), we see a powerful but often overlooked detail: Ruth eats until she is satisfied first—then gives the rest to Naomi.

That order matters.

Ruth teaches us a timeless principle:
👉 You cannot give what you do not have.
👉 Wise generosity begins with faithful stewardship of your own life.

This message confronts two dangerous extremes:
• Giving ourselves into the poorhouse because we don’t know how to say no
• Becoming stingy or hard-hearted in the name of “wisdom”

Jesus calls us to something better—a “good eye” that is generous without being driven, compassionate without enabling, and open-handed without losing discernment.

If you’ve ever:
• Felt guilty for setting boundaries
• Confused generosity with rescuing
• Been exhausted from always being the one who helps
• Wondered how to give without hurting yourself or others

—this message is for you.

📖 Key Scripture: Ruth 2:18 (NIV)
🎯 Core theme: Healthy generosity flows from wholeness, not compulsion.

👉 Watch to the end, reflect prayerfully, and let the Word reset how you see giving, helping, and stewardship.

💬 I’d love to hear from you:
Have you ever struggled to know when helping crosses the line into hurting? Drop a comment and let’s talk.

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