9:6 What Spiritual law is Paul expounding here?
9:6 What Spiritual law is Paul expounding here?
This is the law of sowing and reaping applied to Christian giving. Christians can give generously or sparingly; God will reward them accordingly (CP V7-12 with De 15:10-11; Psa 112:9; Pr 11:24-26; 19:17; 22:9; 28:27; Ecc 11:1-6; Lu 6:38).
We learn from these scriptures that believers who give what they can to help those in need will find that the grace of God furnishes a sufficiency for their own needs and even more, in order that they may abound in good works for others.
We must always be willing to be generous and helpful and not withhold from anyone, for nobody knows when they may need help themselves. God's law of sowing and reaping dictates that blessings will always be returned for generosity.
Giving and receiving go together, although we should never give in order to receive. Receiving is not an enticement to give, but the law of sowing and reaping is a principle of life already established by God, and we have no say in the matter. It is an assurance that sets us free to give (CP Gen 8:22).
See also comments on Mt 23:23, 2Cor 8:1-7, 9:1-5; Ga 6:7-8; He 7:1-10, and author's studies Sowing and Reaping in his book Foundational Truths of the Christian Faith and To Tithe or Not to Tithe? in his book Advanced Studies in the Christian Faith (Volume 1).