BC - Day 331

Reading:  2 Corinthians 7-9


Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.  2 Corinthians 7:10


Footnote:  "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation" refers to the sorrow for our sins that results in changed behavior  Many people are sorry only for the effects of their sins or for being caught ("worldly sorrow").  Compare Peter's remorse and repentance with Judas's bitterness and act of suicide.  Both disowned Christ.  One repented and was restored to faith and service; the other took his own life.


Remember this:  Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.  Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.  
2 Corinthians 9:6-8


Footnote:  People may hesitate to give generously to God if they worry about having enough money left over to meet their own needs.  Paul assured the Corinthians that God was able to meet their needs.  The person who gives only a little will receive only a little in return.  Don't let a lack of faith keep you from giving freely and generously.


Our attitude when we give is more important than the amount we give.  We don't have to be embarrassed if we can give only a small gift.  God is concerned about how we give from the resources we have.  According to that standard, the giving of the Macedonian churches would be difficult to match (8:3).


JUST KEEP READING........

All notes in italics taken from Life Application Study Bible, New International Version.