2 Corinthians 8:19–21: And not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind, avoiding this: that anyone should blame us in this lavish gift which is administered by us—providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
To accompany Titus was an unnamed, highly respected (praised by all the churches) representative probably from the Macedonian churches. He would take their gift to its destination in Jerusalem. Paul’s motivation in organizing this collection was to honor the Lord. To that end he scrupulously worked to avoid bringing any disrepute on His name through charges of mismanagement. 1
Personal Application
- Read Proverbs 3:5-6. How can you best discover God’s will for your life?
Godly Encouragement
- Let all that you do be done with love. –1 Corinthians 16:14
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
When you trust in the Lord, your confidence is in Him and not yourself. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, thank You for making integrity matter in Your kingdom.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.