Understanding the context of the passage is important. The Corinthians had promised financial help for struggling brethren in Jerusalem but had yet to fulfill their pledge. Since giving in response to what God has given is at the heart of Christianity, and since the Corinthians had made a pledge, fulfillment should have been at the core of their Christian walk. In this passage Paul gives eight characteristics of Christian giving.
Paul finishes this section with praise and thanksgiving: “Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!” God’s gift of Jesus Christ makes this kind of giving possible for the believer. For unbelievers, the first step needs to be a coming to Christ who calls even today. Have you received God’s gift of salvation? Open your life to Jesus Christ, receive Him as a most valuable gift, trust Him, confess Him today and become a follower of His.
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