2 Corinthians 9:6; He Which Soweth Sparingly
2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
The Apostle Paul gives a simple principle of cause and effect. Like a farmer who sows his seeds to receive a good harvest, he has to sow liberally to receive a proportionally good harvest, notwithstanding, other circumstances. He urges his readers to not be weary in well-doing. The Christian is not the poorer for his liberal giving is the sense of his exhortation. In fact, the man who blesses others bountifully will also be blessed bountifully.
Christianity Is Give, Give, Give – A clergyman wrote a wealthy and influential businessman, requesting a subscription to a worthy charity. He promptly received a curt refusal which ended by saying, “As far as I can see, this Christian business is just one continuous give, give, give.” After a brief interval the clergyman answered, “I wish to thank you for the best definition of the Christian life that I have yet heard.” — New Century Leader¹