2 Corinthians 8:10 (ESV) — And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits
you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do
it.
NOTE: Paul is
discussion a giving project of the Corinthians which they started. While Paul
qualifies his statement, I do believe it is a scriptural principle -- giving is
for our good. It benefits us in many ways, but I think it benefits us primarily
spiritually and socially. It also protects us from one of the traps of the
enemy, wealth. When we give, we learn to enjoy giving. It becomes second
nature. In many ways, the opposite actions have similar effects -- when we
hoard and withhold, we learn to enjoy keeping our wealth, and our selfishness
becomes second nature. Ultimately, the real danger is to fall in love with
money. But giving is the prescription to the evil of greed and selfishness. The
more we give, the more we become free of the entanglement of riches.
PRAYER: Father, may
I always remember and live this principle. I do not want to fall in love with
money. Forgive when I fall into that trap. I want to fall in love with you
every day of my life.
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