2 Corinthians 6-10
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Paul talks a lot about giving in these chapters. He not only encourages giving; he
encourages generosity. We can give
reluctantly, we can give sparingly, we can give systematically or out of
obligation … Or we can live as generous givers.
I’ve learned that it really helps if you don’t see what you have
as ‘yours.’ Yes, we work hard for
the money we earn, but it is from God, and it is God’s. We should not feel a sense of
entitlement to the things we have because of the work we do. Every opportunity we have, every
freedom, every skill and ability is all from God. Do we trust Him enough that instead of holding on to
everything He’s given us, we give it back Him and trust Him to keep providing
and blessing?
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,
and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” “God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians9:6,7b)
“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on
every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to
God. This service that you perform
is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many
expressions of thanks to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11-12)
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