6 But this I say, He which soweth
sparingly shall areap also
sparinglya; and he which
bsoweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7 Every man according as he
apurposeth in his heart, so let him give; not
bgrudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a
ccheerful dgiver.
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6a He which soweth sparingly shall reap
also sparingly Though the principle of 'charity' goes beyond and
means more than monetary contribution, here Paul associates receiving rewards
from God in direct relatinship to one's generosity to the poor. We have been
encouraged as members to pay a generous fast offering, that which is used for
the benefit of the needy in the church. And there is also direct correlation
between the care of such as are in need as the widows and fathersless which
is also emphasized by the Lord in the behavior of Christians. Certainly
charity, which is the Love of God, is that which extend to others in the
great two commandments that we love others and treat them even ones self in
our care and duty towards them.
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