Exodus 35:21-22

21And they came, aeveryone whose heart stirred him, and everyone whose spirit moved him, band brought the Lord’s contribution to be used for the tent of meeting, and for all its service, and for the holy garments. 22So they came, both men and women. All who were of a willing heart brought brooches and earrings and signet rings and armlets, all sorts of gold objects, every man dedicating an offering of gold to the Lord.

Judges 5:2

2 “That the leaders took the lead in Israel,
that cthe people offered themselves willingly,
bless the Lord!

Judges 5:9

9My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel
who doffered themselves willingly among the people.
Bless the Lord.

1 Chronicles 29:3

3Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God:

1 Chronicles 29:6

6Then ethe leaders of fathers’ houses made their freewill offerings, as did also the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and fthe officers over the king’s work.

1 Chronicles 29:9-10

9Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a gwhole heart they had offered freely to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.

David Prays in the Assembly

10Therefore David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: hBlessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.

1 Chronicles 29:14

14“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.

1 Chronicles 29:17

17I know, my God, ithat you test the heart and jhave pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you.

1 Corinthians 9:17

17For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but if not of my own will, I am still entrusted with ka stewardship.

2 Corinthians 9:7

7Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, lnot reluctantly or under compulsion, for mGod loves a cheerful giver.
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