In 2 Corinthians, Paul famously describes a “cheerful giver” and he highlights a simple principle about generosity for the church in Corinth: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” This principle of generosity rings true financially, but it’s also true relationally. The happiness and health of a marriage is dependent on the filter through which each spouse views the other. Is it through a filter of generosity or a filter of entitlement? Song of Songs provides a powerful, poetic example of a marriage marked by a unique blend of passion and generosity. Its evocative imagery lifts our eyes to see the beauty of a marriage where genuine and generous love flows freely.
