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There is an elephant in the room. In other words, there is an obvious problem or difficult situation that is not seen clearly and is uncomfortable addressing. Money – what you do with it and how generous you are with it – is the elephant in the Corinthian church room as well ours this morning. God’s word helps us to
talk about the uncomfortable and by God’s grace become people who joyfully excel in grace driven, Christ magnifying generosity.
When we sin, we should go to God for comfort and direction.
We must guard against unbelief by remembering the truth about ourselves and God.
Transparency, accountability and trust are crucial for any gospel ministry partnership to be effective. Where these things are absent or broken, relationships and reputations can be damaged. In our passage today, we learn how the Apostle Paul provided ‘offering management’ in such a way that trust is built, God is glorified, and the church’s reputation is guarded.
What drives generosity? Where does it come from? Can the person who is caught up in joyless and enslaving stinginess become generous? If you are a generous follower of Christ, that overflowing generosity begins at the motivational level. Let’s seek God’s help to address what drives our hearts in the areas of money, materialism and generosity.
Live to help others follow Jesus, with thankfulness to God, because the gospel is the power of God for salvation.