PASSAGE: Sowing Generosity
MEMORY VERSE: "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once did this with Christ, we do so no longer." 2 Corinthians 5:16
NOTES: (v.6) "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
(v.8) "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."
(v.12) "This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everything else."
I loveee this passage. I think it gives a picture of a genuine worship to God that benefits people and glorifies His name. I love how Paul emphasizes that you should not only give what you have been convicted to do, but to also do it cheerfully, for "God loves a cheerful giver" (v.7)!
ACT OF LOVE #124: Yesterday at registration, I helped this guy find his way around West and directed him to the counseling office!
ACT OF LOVE #125: Today, I listened. Two of my friends had struggles that they were going through, so my act of love was simply listening to them and offering any encouragement/advice I could.
ALSO, I wrote a letter to one of my friends who went far away for college! I hope it brightens her day when she receives it :)
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