Is Paul copying Francis?

Actually Francis was copying Paul. From II Corinthians, todays reading:

Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work.

From Celano:
I have done what was mine to do, may the Lord show you what is yours. Does the Lord not provide for the birds of the air? Why, then, should you worry and store up treasures?

Even more, this is the text my mother would quote to me when I would complain about tithing. Smile, little Evan, God loves a cheerful giver.