2 Corinthians 9:7 Giving is about helping the poor Excite the people abut building the Kingdom Giving is about the commitment of the heart.  Every man according as he purposed in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God liveth a cheerful giver.  2 Corinthians 9:6-15 contains Paul's explanation of benefits and opportunities tied to generous giving.  The key point is that godly giving is Christlike act of grace.  God does not intend giving to be done as a obligation, or under a cloud of legalism.  Rather, it should be inspired and driven by willing and cheerful heart.  Giving is an opportunity for believers to participate with God in meeting the needs of the poor.  God increases the ability of believers who give generously to give even more.  This results in increasing His righteousness on earth, as well as in causing thankfulness to Him to overflow.  He will be glorified by those who receive the gift and pray for those who give.