How to Give

Generosity is not supposed to be disposable or temporary. Generosity should be repetitive and intrinsic just like blinking or breathing is to each of us.

The grace that overflows from God to us so freely should manifest in our giving freely of the abundance we have. Through this, we reflect God’s heart to others.

2 Corinthians 9:7 ends with “for God loves a cheerful giver.” Why is cheerful giving hard? How do we overcome the baggage that keeps us from giving cheerfully?

Instead of asking the question “How much should I give?” we should instead try to figure out “How much should I keep?”

2 Corinthians 9:6 uses a simple “If this, then that” statement. Show sparingly and you will reap sparingly. Sow bountifully and you will reap bountifully.

Paul teaches the church at Corinth about giving in 2 Corinthians 9. In part 1 of this 6-week series, we learn from Paul how we are to “give expectantly.”