Grudgingly
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Definition and Meaning:
The term "grudgingly" refers to an action performed with reluctance, resentment, or unwillingness. In a biblical context, it often describes the attitude of giving or serving without a willing heart, contrary to the spirit of generosity and love encouraged in Scripture.

Biblical References:
The concept of doing something grudgingly is addressed in several passages throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of the heart's attitude in service and giving.

1. 2 Corinthians 9:7 : "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This verse highlights the contrast between giving grudgingly and giving cheerfully. The Apostle Paul encourages believers to give willingly and joyfully, as God values the heart's intention over the mere act of giving.

2. Deuteronomy 15:10 : "Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so; and because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand." Here, the Israelites are instructed to give to the needy without a grudging heart. The promise of God's blessing is tied to the attitude of generosity and willingness.

3. Proverbs 23:6-7 : "Do not eat the bread of a stingy man, and do not crave his delicacies; for he is keeping track, inwardly counting the cost. 'Eat and drink,' he says to you, but his heart is not with you." This passage warns against associating with those who give grudgingly, as their outward actions do not reflect their true intentions.

Theological Implications:
The Bible consistently teaches that the attitude behind an action is as important as the action itself. Grudgingly performing a task or giving a gift reflects a heart not fully aligned with God's will. The Scriptures encourage believers to cultivate a spirit of generosity and willingness, reflecting God's own nature of abundant grace and love.

Practical Application:
Believers are called to examine their motives in giving and serving. Actions should stem from a heart transformed by the love of Christ, characterized by joy and willingness. This principle applies not only to financial giving but also to acts of service, hospitality, and everyday interactions with others.

Related Concepts:
· Cheerful Giving: The opposite of grudgingly giving, characterized by joy and willingness.
· Generosity: A key Christian virtue, reflecting God's nature and encouraged throughout Scripture.
· Heart Attitude: The inner disposition that God values, often more than the external action itself.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "grudgingly" frequently, the concept is woven throughout its teachings on giving and service. Believers are encouraged to align their hearts with God's, ensuring that their actions are motivated by love and a desire to honor Him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(adv.) In a grudging manner.
Greek
1537. ek -- from, from out of
... against (1), among (18), based (5), basis (2), because (10), belonged* (1), belonging*
(1), depends (1), depends* (1), derived (1), grudgingly* (1), heavenly ...
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3077. lupe -- pain of body or mind, grief, sorrow
... word Definition pain of body or mind, grief, sorrow NASB Word Usage grief (2),
grudgingly* (1), pain (1), sorrow (10), sorrowful (1), sorrows (1). ...
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Library

They Feared the Lord, and Served their Own Gods. 2 Kings 17:33.
... 6. Those are serving their own gods, who give their time and money, when they do
give, grudgingly, by constraint, and not of a ready mind, and with a cheerful ...
/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/they feared the lord and.htm

2 Cor. Ix. 1
... added,. "Not grudgingly, nor of necessity." And neither was he content with
this, but he adds a testimony from Scripture also, saying,. ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xix 2 cor ix.htm

Testimonies to a Future Judgment.
... To breathe it forth in feeble human speech.". And Euripides: [2603] ". "Not grudgingly
he gives a lease of life,. That we the holders may be fairly judged; ...
/.../justin on the sole government of god /chapter iii testimonies to a future.htm

Obedience
... Deuteronomy 16:10. Hypocrites obey God grudgingly, and against their will;
facere bonum, but not velle [they do good but not willingly]. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/the ten commandments/1 1 obedience.htm

The Blessedness of Giving
... "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly,
nor of necessity, for. GOD LOVETH A CHEERFUL GIVER. * * * *. ...
/.../various/the wonders of prayer/the blessedness of giving.htm

Ananias and Sapphira
... share alike, others would give in to it"if they did give in, for, let me again
emphasise, there was no compulsion upon any"more grudgingly and hesitatingly ...
/.../milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/ananias and sapphira.htm

Past Knowledge.
... Such people either neglect the duties of religion altogether, or perform them
as an idle schoolboy does his task, unwillingly, grudgingly. ...
/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon li past knowledge.htm

And a Little after He Saith, "For as Touching the Ministering to ...
... benediction. Every man according as he hath purposed in his heart, not
grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 18 and a little.htm

Luther's Fourth Preface
... divers sacrifices had men to offer, of all that they possessed, both in house and
in field, which the people, being idle and covetous, did grudgingly or for ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/luthers fourth preface.htm

1 Cor. xiii. 8
... are at strife one with another; "is kind," to them that stand mutually aloof, and
bear a secret grudge; "envieth not," to them that look grudgingly on their ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xxxiv 1 cor xiii.htm

Thesaurus
Grudgingly (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a grudging manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Grudgingly (2 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 9:5 I ...
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Grumble (13 Occurrences)

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Necessity (22 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let
him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ...
/n/necessity.htm - 13k

Loves (97 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart;
not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. ...
/l/loves.htm - 34k

Loveth (88 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give;
not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ...
/l/loveth.htm - 30k

Grudging (3 Occurrences)

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Giver (21 Occurrences)
... (DBY). 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each man give according as he has determined in his
heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. ...
/g/giver.htm - 12k

Dole (2 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A void space left in tillage. 8. (vt) To deal out in small portions;
to distribute, as a dole; to deal out scantily or grudgingly. ...
/d/dole.htm - 7k

Purposed (44 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let' each man 'do' according as he hath purposed in his heart:
not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ...
/p/purposed.htm - 20k

Purposeth (3 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give;
not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. ...
/p/purposeth.htm - 7k

Resources
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Grudgingly (2 Occurrences)

2 Corinthians 9:5
I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you, and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
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2 Corinthians 9:7
Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
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