Re:Verse passage – 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (day four)
These verses are a favorite proof-text for health and wealth preachers. “If you give abundantly to our church, God will give abundantly to you!” Wrong. It is as if God is obligated to give you a lot if you give the church a lot. The only ones who get wealthy with this kind of theology is the preacher giving the message!
God wants us to be generous and cheerful givers. Notice in verse 10, God gives on both sides of the equation. God supplies the seed and then, when we sow it, He brings a bountiful harvest. From God’s supply, others are blessed. It is never about personal enrichment, it is about producing thanksgiving to God. For God, it is always about the heart…what is the motivation of the heart? Ananias and Sapphira gave a nice gift to the church, but out of a deceitful heart. (Acts 5) Give out of a grateful heart of thanksgiving!
Amen!