where in the bible does it say god loves a cheerful giver?
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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.
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Proverbs 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.”
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2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) says, "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Tithing means you're being obedient to God, so you should give without expecting anything in return.
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One of the most famous Bible verses, John 3:16, says: 'God loved the world so much, that he gave his one and only Son, so that whoever believes in him may not be lost but have eternal life. '. All over the world, families and friends give presents to each other. ... These presents are also left in different places!
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God wants us to bless others. In 1 Peter 4:10, we're called to use our gifts to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace. ... Those are supernatural abilities God gives each Christ-follower, but the general idea of blessing others also carries over to talents.
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Psalm 86 1 You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.
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The Good News: This is literally "the golden rule" of the Bible. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In other words, if you want to be treated with kindness, be kind to others. ... "But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great."
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Agape love can be found in the people who dedicate their lives to helping others for the good of humanity. Teachers, nurses, or people who dedicate themselves to others are expressing agape love. Another example of agape love is in the Bible, where God's love for all of humanity is expressed throughout the literature.
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I Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. ... For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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1 Timothy 6:18 (NIV) “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”
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Genesis 1:22 - And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.
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In 1 Peter 4:10, we're called to use our gifts to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace. Now, in that context, Peter was specifically talking about spiritual gifts, like prophecy and healing. ... God doesn't give us anything just for our own benefit. After all, we're blessed to be a blessing (Genesis 12:2)!
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Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
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2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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The bible is chock-full of verses that clearly lay out a path for pursuing happiness: ... 14:21 – But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he. John 13:17 – If you know these things, blessed (happy) are you if you do them (this was while Jesus was washing the disciples feet)