"But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
This chapter is talking about "ministering to the saints" ... or, basically, helping each other. And it is interesting talking about sowing and reaping in that context, because it's like giving to or doing things for others is a seed, and it will grow into something. I really like that thought. Maybe it will grow into kindness to others and generosity, not only in our own souls, but in the souls of those we give to as well.
Later in the chapter it says "Being enriched of every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God" (verse 11). So that is at least one thing that our ministering and kindness and helpfulness can grow into... thanksgiving. And since we know that giving thanks to God enriches our relationship with him, that is a seed that we should plant a lot of. :)
Today, let's give, and give, and give some more, and see what wondrous and beautiful plants will grow up around us. :)
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
This chapter is talking about "ministering to the saints" ... or, basically, helping each other. And it is interesting talking about sowing and reaping in that context, because it's like giving to or doing things for others is a seed, and it will grow into something. I really like that thought. Maybe it will grow into kindness to others and generosity, not only in our own souls, but in the souls of those we give to as well.
Later in the chapter it says "Being enriched of every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God" (verse 11). So that is at least one thing that our ministering and kindness and helpfulness can grow into... thanksgiving. And since we know that giving thanks to God enriches our relationship with him, that is a seed that we should plant a lot of. :)
Today, let's give, and give, and give some more, and see what wondrous and beautiful plants will grow up around us. :)
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