Giving with Cheer

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November 13, 2023

2 Corinthians 9:6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

Prosperity Gospel:

A false gospel that claims that God rewards increases in faith (such as generous giving) with increases in

and/or .

Question:

If I’m not guaranteed the reaping of bountiful finances from the sowing of bountiful finances, then what am I reaping

?

Maybe a Better Question:

If I’m not guaranteed the reaping of bountiful finances from the sowing of bountiful finances, then why reap

?

2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

The extent of generosity is between you and God.

The attitude of generosity is to be expressed .

2 Corinthians 9:8 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.

The result of generosity is God’s bountiful provision for good works.

2 Corinthians 9:10-12 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.

The result of generosity is you move people to bountiful to God.

Next Step:

Go to God in prayer about what cheerful generosity looks like in your life.