Investing In Eternity
David Cawston
2 Corinthians 9:6-14
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: ''He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.'' 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. (NIV)
Introduction Giving is mentioned 2,285 times. When I saw that on our computer Bible, 2,285 times, I couldn't believe it. I said to myself, ''Why is giving mentioned that many times?''
The reason giving is mentioned so much is because giving is an expression of our faith, hope and love.
II Corinthians 8:7 says, ''But just as you excel in everything, in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, see that you also excel in this grace of giving.''
God desires that His people will be blessed and in that blessing they need to know how to manage it!
I. Your return ...
David Cawston
2 Corinthians 9:6-14
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written: ''He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.'' 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. (NIV)
Introduction Giving is mentioned 2,285 times. When I saw that on our computer Bible, 2,285 times, I couldn't believe it. I said to myself, ''Why is giving mentioned that many times?''
The reason giving is mentioned so much is because giving is an expression of our faith, hope and love.
II Corinthians 8:7 says, ''But just as you excel in everything, in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, see that you also excel in this grace of giving.''
God desires that His people will be blessed and in that blessing they need to know how to manage it!
I. Your return ...
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