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2 corinthians 9:7 - "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver".


1 corinthians 16:1-2 - "1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come"



Can someone explain this two verses. One is talking about giving in proportion (according to how God has prospered you and to be given every first day of the week) and the other is talking about giving according to what you have proposed in your heart

Osezua:
2 corinthians 9:7 - "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver".

1 corinthians 16:1-2 - "1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come"

Can someone explain this two verses.
One is talking about giving in proportion (according to how God has prospered you and to be given every first day of the week

This one is about monetary donations to the body of Christ at Corinth where the Corinthians were asked to give in proportion to how much one has financially made, as in, the more money you make, the more money it is expected you give

Osezua:
and the other is talking about giving according to what you have proposed in your heart

For this one, the choice is left to the giver in making up his/her mind, the amount he/she decides to give.
Essentially, just give any amount comfortable with, giving.
The caveat is he/she shouldn't feel coerced to give, shouldn't feel bad or regret giving
It should be a pleasure doing the giving
It shouldn't be a painful experience