Today’s Thought “The Bread Basket” G. Ward

2 Corinthians 9:7

 Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 

 

The hearts of the Corinthians were once jubilant concerning giving, particularly as they would hear of real need in Jerusalem; they would then agree to raise an offering, but were imposed upon by false instruction, similar to our day that pervades ideas on every preacher (that included this kind of falsehood regarding the Apostle Paul) as gluttonous. Then and now, there were/are those who are ridiculously self-centered, along with proposing convincing declarations in what “God said” while entirely out of touch. There’s yet a pursuit that absolutely can thwart being confused; its intimacy pursued with the Almighty (Ps.1:1-3, Prov.3:5-6, 2 Ti.2:15). Spiritual growth happens thereafter, allowing a sanctioned familiarity with how our Lord absolutely loves those supportive in the furtherance of gospel truth for every region and those participants will be remarkably blessed (*this never had a percentage attached, but was premeditative, in view of HIS merciful kindness). Leave the hype and only consider what worship means – ON HIS TERMS.