2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you should give the amount you have settled on in your own heart, not with regret and not because you feel you must. God loves a giver who gives gladly.
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Portraits of Courage – C. S. Lewis ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 2 Corinthians 9:7
…Lewis against the dangers of fame. Scriptures to revisit James 5:16; Matthew 6:1-6; 2 Corinthians 9:7. Reflection 1. Who knows the worst about you? 2. What is your rule of prayer and giving?…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
The Church and the Body of Christ cites 2 Corinthians 9:7
…says giving should be “not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7, ASV). Movements can become manipulative when spiritual status is tied to dramatic…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Faith, Prayer, and the Life of Dependence cites 2 Corinthians 9:7
…each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity” (2 Corinthians 9:7, ASV). The phrase “not of necessity” is vital whenever strong spiritual leaders teach…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 3, Chapter 16 — Refutation of the Calumnies by Which It Is Attempted to Throw Odium on This Doctrine cites 2 Cor. 9:7
…loves a cheerful giver, and forbids any thing to be given him grudgingly or of necessity (2 Cor. 9:7). I say not that I would reject that or omit any kind of exhortation which Scripture…
- Faithful With Little ·
Cheerful, Regular, Quiet Giving cites 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
…all times you will have everything you need, with plenty to spare for every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:6-8) Generous Paul starts with a farming picture. A farmer who sows only a few seeds will get…
- Faithful With Little ·
Appendix 1: A 30-Day Reading Plan cites 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
…left? Day 22. Malachi 3:10. Bring the full tithe. What is God asking me to give? Day 23. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8. God loves a cheerful giver. What would make my giving more joyful? Day 24. Proverbs…