"He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. ...You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God." (2 Corinthians 9:6;11)
It was Pope St. John Paul II who avers: "No one is too poor to give, and no one is too rich to receive." Therefore, building on this premise, we come to the understanding that as human race be it a Christian, Muslim, Buddhist or any other religion we are bound to give out our service to others. The service here goes beyond material gift, but words of consolation, leaning shoulder with words like: "it is well with you" ; "Cheer up" ; "God loves you" etc. heals wounds without medication.
In our reflection this morning, St. Paul in his second letter to the Corinthian Church invites us to the life of generosity with these beautiful words:
He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. ...You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God." (2 Corinthians 9:6;11)
This posses a fundamental question before us, questioning who, when and how to give? The answers to these mind blowing questions can be found around us, as we are to "give to all", "at all times", and in a "respectable manner" else our charity becomes insult on one another.
Beloved in Christ, we have a shared responsibility in our various domain to preach the gospel in action without words again; for many times we end with words without action.
Let our teachings, be reflected in action for the greater glory of God our Creator.
Peace, be with you!
Let us pray
Dearest Lord, we acknowledge Your presence in every situation we find ourselves. Grant we pray in moment of affluence we may know that there are many out there in need, when we are in need may we never forget that You are a great provider. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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