2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (LSB) 6 Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows with blessing will also reap with blessing. 7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make every grace abound to you, so that in everything at every time having every sufficiency, you may have an abundance for every good deed;
The word of God frequently refers to sowing, planting, and reaping.
This is sometimes in reference to the sowing of material goods, or even our works (helping others, etc.).
But it is most often referring to sowing our finances; the fruits of our labor.
Yes, God is interested in what we do with our money.
Our finances are like seeds that God has blessed us with.
And we must choose what we will do with these seeds He has placed into our hands.
God’s word tells us to give (sow).
It is by giving (sowing) that these seeds are planted. Seeds that are planted then have the opportunity to grow and produce fruit.
Seeds that are not sown cannot grow. And this is where we need to pay close attention to God’s word!
The verses above tell us that how we give is important; sparingly, grudgingly, out of a sense of obligation, or cheerfully and with a blessing!
And here is why that matters.
If we give out of a sense of obligation, or grudgingly, we are more apt to use any excuse to stop our giving at the first opportunity or the first tough situation we encounter.
Financial difficulty is the number one reason that people stop giving (sowing). Things get tough or a bit tight, and the purse strings are tied shut.
And then our situation declines, making it worse.
Why? Because we have ceased sowing (planting seeds). And with no seeds, there is no crop (harvest).
Let’s look more closely at this tomorrow.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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