2 Corinthians 9

Paul continues about generosity. Paul starts out with a little bit of personal integrity at stake in the Corinthians response to an appeal for funds. Verse 6 implies that we receive back in proportion to our generosity. Verse 7 encourages us to give for the right reason. Being forced to give is not one of the right reasons. Richness has more to do with our relationship with God and each other than with material possessions, which will someday disappear (that is, let us down.) Generosity is ultimately an expression of thanks to God for all God has done and will do n our behalf.