2 Corinthians 9:6-9, "God Loves a Cheerful Giver" - a podcast by Benjamin Glaser

What Does It Mean to Be Joyful? To serve others with gladness? In this week's sermon the Apostle Paul has taken a step back and reaffirmed his teaching that the reason for the heart of our desire to Christian service is founded upon God's gracious gift of Jesus Christ and the redemption he has won for his covenant people. Until we realize that the Sower has sowed the seed of faith in our dead hearts and has awakened us out of darkness into the beautiful light of the gospel than we should not be surprised that we approach good works with grudging spirits and "I guess I should" on the tip of our tongue. 

Truly everything in the Christian life must be grounded in Christ and his finished work, the example of his selfless service, and the reality of his atonement for your sin by his sacrifice for your transgressions. All attempts to prove to others your righteousness by your works will lead to frustration. All of our walk with the Lord must keep him as the center and the goal. 

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