2 Corinthians 9
When it comes to caring for the poor and the needy, Paul wrote -
"He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
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..." (New Testament | 2 Corinthians 9:6 - 8)
It reminds of -
"There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated—
21 And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated." (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 130:20 - 21)
Blessings are predicated upon laws. In the case of caring for the poor and the needy, it is not predicated on the amount but as Paul teaches "as he purposeth in his heart". Remember the story of the widow's mite. Related to that is -
"For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise." (New Testament | 2 Corinthians 10:12)
"For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth." (New Testament | 2 Corinthians 10:18)
I am reminded that in the end it will be as the Lord commendeth with that we possess -
"For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts." (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 137:9)
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