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NASB | 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. [Prov 22:9] |
Subject: Is tithing a command for chriatians? |
Bible Note: Dear Beja, Thank you much for your response. I want to say as well, I appreciate the use of the “Tell” in your previous post. Just one note concerning giving and what you have stated in this current post I am responding to. I myself have three children and I too try to instill into them a spirit of giving because I feel that is one of my responsibilities in raising them correctly. However, I’ve come to fear that if I simply rely on my teaching and put my hope in that, I’m setting myself up for disappointment. What is it that gives us the desire to give in the first place and the longing to continue? “The fruits of righteousness are the evidences and effects of our sanctification, the duties of holiness springing from a renewed heart, the root of the matter in us. Being filled with them. Observe, Those who do much good should still endeavour to do more. The fruits of righteousness, brought forth for the glory of God and edification of his church, should really fill us, and wholly take us up. Fear not being emptied by bringing forth the fruits of righteousness, for you will be filled with them. These fruits are by Jesus Christ, by his strength and grace, for without him we can do nothing. He is the root of the good olive, from which it derives its fatness. We are strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus (2Ti_2:1) and strengthened with might by his Spirit (Eph_3:16), and they are unto the glory and praise of God. We must not aim at our own glory in our fruitfulness, but at the praise and glory of God, that God may be glorified in all things (1Pe_4:11), and whatsoever we do we must do all to the glory of God, 1Co_10:31. It is much for the honour of God, when Christians not only are good, but do good, and abound in good works.” – Matthew Henry I want to also add, I appreciate what you have been contributing to the forum. Stand in His grace, WOS |