REASONS WHY GIVING SHOULD BE WITH JOY & UNDERSTANDING 2 Cor. 9.

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7Each 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. 9As it is written: He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. 10Now 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. 11You 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.
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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. 13Because 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. 14And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

GOD IS GLORIFIED BY THE ACTIONS OF HIS LOVED ONES

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PRAISE & THANKSGIVING TO GOD

GOD BLESSES FINANCIALLY

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THANKFULNESS EXPRESSED IN SACRIFICIAL GIVING (IN LOVE)

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GENEROSITY PROMPTED BY LOVE

SERVICE RESULTING IN PRAISE TO GOD

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING TO GOD

CONTENTMENT Job 2:
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His wife said to him, "Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!" He replied, "You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?"
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But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.