Tuesday 2021.10.12
Today, in my reading of Psalms 111 to 118, I came across a not-so-well-known passage in Psalm 112 telling us that a good man shows favour and lends to others, and he will not be afraid of evil tidings because his heart is fixed upon trusting Yehovah.
Psalm 112 verse 9 in particular tells us that the good man disperses his wealth and gives to the poor, and his righteousness endures forever. This verse is quoted by the Apostle in 2 Corinthians chapter 9 verse 9 in his urging the believers in Corinth to give cheerfully.
- Psalm 112:5 - 10 KJV
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5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth:
- he will guide his affairs with discretion.
6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever:
- the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:
- his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,
- until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9 He hath dispersed,
- he hath given to the poor;
his righteousness endureth for ever;
- his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved;
- he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away:
- - the desire of the wicked shall perish.
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 - 10 KJV
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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.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
Brothers and Sisters in Christos the Anointed One, let us endeavour to give to the poor and needy, that our righteousness may endure forever, and that God will grant us sufficiency in all things, enabling us to abound in all good work.
