The Blessing of Being a Giver: Philippians 4:17
“27) Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.” Philippians 4:17
Paul understood the blessing of being a giver and building godly disciplines into his life. God loves a cheerful giver! (See 2 Corinthians 9:6-8) It is impossible to out give God!
Paul was not encouraging them to give because he was greedy or needy. He trusted God to supply all of his needs!
Paul was encouraging them to become faithful givers to the spread of the gospel, because it is the surest means of tapping into the grace of Gods as Provider. (See verse 19) Giving is an essential discipline for every believer who strives for godliness and spiritual maturity.
Giving is part of the character and nature of God. (See John 3:16) He loves us so much he gave His only begotten Son.
If you want true profit in your life, become a giver. That’s exactly what Paul said in this verse. He wanted the “profit” which increases to their account! The more you cheerfully give, the more seed God gives you for a fruitful harvest on every plane in your life. (See 2 Corinthians 9:10-11)
This is not a health, wealth and prosperity message, it is solid biblical truth. Giving does not mean you will never have trials or shortcoming. Cheerfully giving to what matters most to the heart of God means you will walk in His favor and reap eternal rewards.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
“27) Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.” Philippians 4:17
Paul understood the blessing of being a giver and building godly disciplines into his life. God loves a cheerful giver! (See 2 Corinthians 9:6-8) It is impossible to out give God!
Paul was not encouraging them to give because he was greedy or needy. He trusted God to supply all of his needs!
Paul was encouraging them to become faithful givers to the spread of the gospel, because it is the surest means of tapping into the grace of Gods as Provider. (See verse 19) Giving is an essential discipline for every believer who strives for godliness and spiritual maturity.
Giving is part of the character and nature of God. (See John 3:16) He loves us so much he gave His only begotten Son.
If you want true profit in your life, become a giver. That’s exactly what Paul said in this verse. He wanted the “profit” which increases to their account! The more you cheerfully give, the more seed God gives you for a fruitful harvest on every plane in your life. (See 2 Corinthians 9:10-11)
This is not a health, wealth and prosperity message, it is solid biblical truth. Giving does not mean you will never have trials or shortcoming. Cheerfully giving to what matters most to the heart of God means you will walk in His favor and reap eternal rewards.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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