Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Cross References Exodus 25:2 "Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. 1 Chronicles 29:9 And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. 1 Chronicles 29:17 I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. Proverbs 11:25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Philemon 1:14 But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will. Treasury of Scripture Every man according as he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver. not. Deuteronomy 15:7-11,14 Proverbs 23:6-8 Isaiah 32:5,8 God. 2 Corinthians 8:12 Exodus 25:2 Exodus 35:5 |
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