The principles of giving that flow out of the Corinthian context APPLY to us and HELP us UNDERSTAND and PRACTICE generous giving for the good of others and the glory of God!
Paul was thrilled to see the generosity in his friends at Philippi because their generous gifts strengthened his relationship with them and produced eternal results. Even more than that, Paul was excited because he understood that their gifts to him were actually expressions of worship to God that proved how much they trusted God to…