The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (NIV). If you ever feel pressured to give, dont. You dont get any credit for that kind of gift. The Bible says, God loves a cheerful giver.” God’s not looking at the amount you give but at your attitude. This principle of sowing and reaping applies to every area of life, not just your finances. Whatever you sow in life, youre going to reap. Whatever you deposit is going to be returned to you. If you sow criticism in life, you are going to reap criticism from other people. If you sow kindness, youre going to reap kindness. Its the law of the harvest. If you plant apple seeds, you dont get pears; you get apples. If you sow with generosity, you will reap generosity. This is the principle of the harvest: Whenever you have a need, plant a seed. When a farmer looks at his barren fields, he doesnt gripe about it. He just goes out and starts planting some seed. If he only has a little bit of seed, he has a choice. He can either hoard it, or he can give it away. If he holds onto it, thats all hes got. If he gives it away, God will multiply it. The amazing thing is this: You dont just reap what you sow. You always reap more than you sow! God set it up this way because he wants you to become like him. God is a giver. The only way that youre ever going to become like him is to learn to be generous. When youre stingy, youre like the devil. When youre generous, youre like God. When you give it away, God multiplies it. This sounds illogical — to give away when you have a need so that you will get more back. But thats why it’s faith! God says the way you get is by giving, not by holding on.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:18:40 +0000
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