“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 9:7, KJV) If you walked down the street and saw someone throwing hundred-dollar bills away and laughing hysterically you would probably conclude that the person had “bats in theContinue reading “Hilarious Giving (2 Cor 9:7)”
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The Universal Principle (2 Cor 9:6)
“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.” (2 Corinthians 9:6, KJV) Every farmer knows this universal principle. My grandmother moved from Trenton NJ to the country side. She was born and raised in the farmlands and always wanted to return toContinue reading “The Universal Principle (2 Cor 9:6)”
Boasting? (2 Cor 9:1-5)
“For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. Yet have I sent the brethren,Continue reading “Boasting? (2 Cor 9:1-5)”
Actions Speak (2 Cor 8:24)
“Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.” (2 Corinthians 8:24, KJV) When I worked for a company in Zurich Switzerland, the company hired a man as the manager to take over the office in which I worked. Knowing that the directorContinue reading “Actions Speak (2 Cor 8:24)”
Appearances Matter (2 Cor 8:16-23)
“Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now muchContinue reading “Appearances Matter (2 Cor 8:16-23)”
Equality or Equality (2 Cor 8:10-15)
“For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: As it is written, He that had gathered muchContinue reading “Equality or Equality (2 Cor 8:10-15)”
Out of the Ivory Palaces (2 Cor 8:9)
“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9, KJV) Henry Barraclough wrote a Hymn in 1915 that is sung very little today but has deep implications for us. The titleContinue reading “Out of the Ivory Palaces (2 Cor 8:9)”
Inner Drive (2 Cor 8:8-9)
“I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.” (2 Corinthians 8:8, KJV) What drives a person? I remember my first car. My dad told me that I could have a car when I could afford one. By this he meant that IContinue reading “Inner Drive (2 Cor 8:8-9)”
Acts of Grace (2 Cor 8:6-7)
“Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.” (2 Corinthians 8:6–7,Continue reading “Acts of Grace (2 Cor 8:6-7)”
Blessing in Giving (2 Cor 8:3-5)
“For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves toContinue reading “Blessing in Giving (2 Cor 8:3-5)”
Renewing the Heart 