Spiritual Disciplines: Giving
2 Corinthians 9:7
The Upward Look
© Copyright 2014, Max D. Hutto,
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV
Another training exercise or discipline the believer must practice to become spiritually fit is giving. Scripture teaches that a disciple is to give of his time, ability, and finances to provide the resources for God’s Kingdom work and for others in need. The amount of time or money the disciple gives must not be forced by anyone or given grudgingly but must be given with a sincere heart full of love and compassion.
Lord Jesus, I give back to you some of what You have given me. I give out of gratitude, love, and a desire to see Your Kingdom work done.
February 28, 2014
Email List: This Week's Article!
* Bible Copyright Credits
NASB © The Bible quotes marked NASB are from the New American Standard Bible,
© Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA. (used with permission)
CSB © The Bible quotes marked CSB are from the Christian Standard Bible,
© Copyright 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers (used with permission).
HCSB © The Bible quotes marked HCSB are from the Holman Christian Standard Bible,
© Copyright 2000 by Holman Bible Publishers (used with permission).
NIV © The Bible quotes marked NIV are from the New International Version,
© Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, by The International Bible Society. (used with permission)
ESV © The Bible quotes marked ESV are from the English Standard
Version,
© Copyright 2001, 2016, by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry
of Good News Publishers. (used with permission)
KJV The Bible quotes marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible and are in the Public Domain.