2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
In 2 Corinthians 9, the Apostle Paul is encouraging the Corinthian church to give generously to support the needs of fellow believers in Jerusalem. He tells them that God loves a cheerful giver and that their generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
In verse 6, St.Paul uses the metaphor of sowing and reaping to illustrate the principle of giving. Just as a farmer who sows a small amount of seed will only reap a small harvest, a person who gives sparingly will also receive sparingly. However, the person who sows generously will reap a bountiful harvest.
St.Paul is not suggesting that giving should be motivated by a desire for material gain. Instead, he is highlighting the spiritual principle that generosity is always rewarded by God. The more we give, the more blessings we receive in return, whether that be in the form of increased faith, joy, or a greater sense of purpose.
St.Paul's message in 2 Corinthians 9:6 is that we should give generously and cheerfully, trusting in God's promise to reward us according to the measure of our giving.
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