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God Loves a Cheerful Giver

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

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Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NIV

How much do you give: to your church; to other charitable organizations; or to those in need? Is your giving done out of obligation or in a legalistic fashion? Or do you give because you want to?

All too often, as Christians, our giving is somewhat legalistic; we give a tithe, or some other amount, to our church and feel like we have fulfilled our financial obligation. But I believe this passage teaches us that our giving should be different than that. This passage challenges us to give generously. But we are also to give willingly and cheerfully. Give what you are willing to give; not what you think you have to give.

And please do not be content with just giving to the operating expenses of your church. That is good. But even better is to give to those in need; to those who can do nothing for you in return. Give of your possessions. But also give of your time and talents. Be a generous and cheerful giver. And you will then also reap generously.

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1 thought on “God Loves a Cheerful Giver – 2 Corinthians 9:6-7”

  1. Hi ,

    (2 Corinthians 9:6) States,
    “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly & whoever sows bountifully will reap bountifully.’

    And,
    (Galatians 6:7-8 ) states,
    ‘Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corru ption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.’

    These are few consistent verses about sowing & reaping _:

    1 ) ‘ Abraham said to the rich man ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things & Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here & you are
    in anguish.'(Luke 16:25)

    2) ( Proverbs 21:13 )says,
    ‘ Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.’

    4 ) ‘Eliphaz said_:
    !) ‘As I have seen, those who plow iniquity & sow trouble reap the same.’ (Job 4:8)
    !!) About wicked man, he said, ‘Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving him self, for emptine ss will be his payment.’ (Job 15:31)

    5) ,’God said about lsrael :

    !)” Thine own wickedness shall correct thee & thy backslidings shall reprove thee.’ (Jeremiah 2: 19)

    !! )’Judha have despised the law of the LORD & have not kept his commandments, Their lies caused them to err.’ (Amos 2:4)

    !!! ) (Haggai 1:6)
    ‘You have sown much, but har vest little; you eat, but there is not enough to be satisfied; you drink, but there is not enough to become drunk; you put on clothing, but no one is warm enough; & he who earns, earns wages to put into a purse with holes.”

    6)(Proverbs 11:18) states,
    ‘ One who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.’about valueless sowing.’

    7) (Hosea 10:12) says,
    ‘Sow for yourselves righteous ness & reap steadfast love.’

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