2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Helpful Background Information:
In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul is encouraging the church in Corinth to follow through on a promise they had made: to give generously to help believers in need. He reminds them that generosity is not about pressure or guilt, but about joyful obedience to God. Paul uses the image of a farmer planting seeds: the more you sow, the more you will reap. In the same way, when we give generously, we experience God’s blessings, not always in material ways, but through joy, spiritual growth, and the ability to bless others.
Reflection Questions:
Verse 7 says, “God loves a cheerful giver.” What makes it hard for you to give cheerfully sometimes?
Why do you think God cares about how we give (not just what we give)?
How does remembering God’s generosity toward you (especially in Jesus) motivate you to be generous with others?
What might be holding you back from living a more generous life?