We know that Paul was encouraging the Corinthian church to give for the struggling church in Jerusalem.
This next sentence calls for us to remember how a farmer’s harvest is based upon how many seeds were sown.
“Remember this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
2 Corinthians 9:6
Are you generous or stingy?
Do you live your life from fear that you may not be noticed and appreciated? This fear causes you to be so self-centred you don’t see a need of investing in others or honouring them above yourself. You must win every argument. You must have the final say. You hold onto the baton tightly because you don’t want anyone to take it. Your heart is stingy.
Do you live your life from the position that it’s not all about you? You desire others to be credited over you. You want the best and see the best in others and want to give to them that they may go further than you.
Those who sow sparingly see a successful life from what they accumulate.
Those who sow generously see a successful life from what they invest and cultivate in other people.
Those who sow sparingly want bigger platforms for themselves.
Those who sow generously build platforms for others to stand on.
Those who sow sparingly have friends, colleagues or employees who tread on egg shells near them.
Those who sow generously create a culture where it is okay to make mistakes and it is safe to take risks.
Those who sow sparingly can look generous on the outside but inside they are impoverished.
Those who sow generously have large and loud hearts towards people and their relationships.
Today we all have an opportunity to sow generously, to love and be kind, to give hope and a future to those who need it. Let’s take that opportunity.
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