February 11, 2025
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Reading along with us in Deuteronomy and Corinthians? Here’s today’s reading:
2 Corinthians 9 (NIV)
1 There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the Lord’s people. 2 For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.……Continue Reading
2 Corinthians 9
Giving with the right heart and for the right reasons. Most obviously we give based on need, to help someone or in the idea of tithes to help the church function. We give as an expression of our thanks to God for ALL He has given us. We give because He asks us to, not because He needs our money but because we are His hands and feet and we give of our resources including our time and talents to care for people and show His love to them in a tangible way. We give to keep us in a mindset to put others first before ourselves.
Sow sparingly. And reap sparingly. Sow generously . Reap generously. Promise from God. Run a business started by my grandfather 1905. My father ran it for many years till his death February 21 1981. The day I became a man. No choice. Had to run the business. Take care of my mother and support 3 pieces of property. And it all came to pass. By the blessing from God. How could we not be grateful and help others with what our father has blessed us with?