2 Corinthians 9:7 · KJV

"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.

⁶But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

⁷Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

⁸And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

⁹(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

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Devotional Reflection

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God is at work in us to change our character and will so that they are more like His. God gives generously. God loves to give us many good things. He wants us to do the same. Giving isn't just a random act we perform to support our churches and ministries. Instead, it's a way for us to change and become more like God. It may be one of the clearest ways we can demonstrate our faith, trust, and priorities in what God has done.

Prayer

Father, please forgive me when I have been stingy with the wealth You have given me. Make me a channel for Your good things. I know that You own everything I have. Please show me how You would use it. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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