ROMANS # 382, Paul gave his life, time, and service in helping others. - (12-3-24)

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The most detailed passage on giving in the New Testament is found in Second Corinthians (chapters 8 & 9). The primary reason that Paul addressed this topic here was that false teachers in Corinth were questioning Paul’s motives for ministry. Evidently, they were suggesting that Paul was pocketing contributions earmarked for the poor believers in Jerusalem. Consequently, the Corinthians, despite their announced willingness to help, had not donated to the cause. Taking pen in hand, Paul defended his integrity (2 Corinthians 1:12).

2 Corinthians 1:12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.

Those who impugned Paul’s character were liars. Paul gave his life, time, and service in helping others. He gave them the gospel and then taught them how to grow in grace and knowledge.
(KJV) 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.