Generosity Encouraged

⁶ Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.^{(A) 7} Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give,^(B) not reluctantly or under compulsion,^(C) for God loves a cheerful giver.^(D)

⁷ Do not be deceived:^(A) God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.^{(B) 8} Whoever sows to please their flesh,^(C) from the flesh will reap destruction;^(D) whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.^{(E) 9} Let us not become weary in doing good,^(F) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.^{(G) 10} Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good^(H) to all people, especially to those who belong to the family^(I) of believers.