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The Cheerful Giver
II Corinthians 9:6–15
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L. Kraft, head of the Kraft Cheese Corp., who had given approximately 25% of his enormous income to Christian causes for many years, said, “The only investment I ever made which has paid consistently increasing dividends is the money I have given to the Lord.” (W. A. Cr … More
In these verses Paul points out principles found in the Word of God as well as those drawn from experience to show why and how we are to give.
When the “kingdom of God” is placed first (Matthew 6:33), God sees to it that all of our needs are met (Philippians 4:19). The following principles of life can be seen in this passage:
Two good things will result from this ministry of giving (v. 12); (1) the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and (2)they will joyfully express their thanks to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ (v. 13). And they will pray for you with deep affection (v. 14). Thank God for this gift (v. 15)!
Application
I need to consider if I am a generous sower or is it something I do reluctantly. I always need to be looking for opportunities to get the gospel out.
II Corinthians 9:6-15 (English Standard Version)
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. As it is written, "He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. By their approval of this service, they will glorify God because of your submission flowing from your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others, while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you. Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
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