2 Corinthians 8:13–15: For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack—that there may be equality. As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”
Perhaps you have been blessed with a good automobile, a lovely home, nice furniture, and all the appliances that are considered necessary in our contemporary culture. May I say to you that God expects you to share in the Lord’s work. You may be like my rancher friend who would like to settle for the tithe. He wanted me to preach on the tithe so he would feel comfortable in his giving. After I had talked with him, I don’t think he ever felt comfortable about his tithe–giving. Those who are able to give should give, and we should not burden those who are unable to give. 1
Personal Application
- Read Acts 2:46-47. What brought great gladness to the first Christians?
Godly Encouragement
- On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. –1 Corinthians 16:2
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
It is not the gift, but the attitude of the heart behind the gift. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, teach me to trust You each day for my “daily bread.”
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (2 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 45). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.