In this powerful 15-part series, The Secrets of Positive Living, Dr. Michael Youssef draws from the uncompromising truth of 2 Corinthians to reveal the Biblical foundation for lasting joy and victory. Unlike the hollow promises of positive thinking, this series proclaims the true source of strength: Christ in us. From forgiveness to spiritual warfare, generosity to godly sorrow, Dr. Youssef exposes the lies of modern culture and calls believers to repent, obey, and stand firm in the Truth. Through the Apostle Paul’s sufferings and triumphs, we discover that positive living is not self-made—it is Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered, and anchored in the inerrant Word of God.

In Part 10 of The Secrets of Positive Living, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims the Biblical paradox that we receive by giving. Preaching from 2 Corinthians 8:9, he declares that Christ—though eternally rich in glory—became poor for our sake, so that through His poverty, we might become rich in mercy, forgiveness, and eternal life. In a world that worships self-preservation, the Gospel calls believers to joyful, sacrificial generosity. Giving is not a burden—it is the divine key to blessing and spiritual power. If we truly know the grace of Christ, our wallets, like our hearts, must be fully surrendered. Anything less reveals a heart still clinging to self, not the Savior.