The Givers Attribute (2)

The Givers Attribute

2 Corinthians 9:9-11 “As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.”

Paul continues to encourage the believer on the Theology of giving. He reminds them on what the Bible says that a giver should be and look like.

Attributes - a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone.

1 The 1st thing that Paul does is show us how a giver Behaves. vs.9a

A: Dispersed abroad - (Skorpizo) to distribute in ample amount; to give generously; to distribute generously.

B: He has given to the poor - (pe nees) a person with few or no possessions; the needy.

2 Corinthians 9:9 “As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.””

Righteousness - (diskaiosyne) adhering to what is required according to a standard; doing what God requires; doing what is right

Psalms 112:9 “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.”

Isa 55:10 ““For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater,”

2 The 2nd thing that Paul show us is how a giver is Blessed. (Paul prays on behalf of the giver)

A: He’s Blessed by God - He who supplies seed to the sower. “Provisions”

God will bless you with food and seed

B: He’s Blessed to Grow -

Materially and Spiritually

2 Corinthians 9:10-11 “Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, 11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.”