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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 (NIV) says, “Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.”
In these verses, Paul provides practical instructions for a collection meant to help the believers in Jerusalem who were in need. This passage highlights the importance of systematic and intentional giving. Paul emphasizes that each person should set aside a sum of money according to their income, indicating that everyone has a role to play, regardless of their financial status.
Paul’s approach ensures that giving is a regular part of the believers’ lives, not just a response to a specific need. By setting aside money weekly, the Corinthians would be prepared to help without the pressure of a last-minute collection. This method also promotes accountability and thoughtful generosity.
A powerful example of generosity in the Bible is the story of the widow’s offering in Mark 12:41-44 (NIV). Jesus observed a poor widow putting two very small copper coins into the temple treasury. He pointed out to His disciples that she had given more than all the others, for they gave out of their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on. This widow’s act of giving demonstrates a profound trust in God and a heart of true generosity, highlighting that the value of a gift is not in its amount but in the sacrifice and intent behind it.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of generosity found in Your Word. Help us to cultivate a heart that is willing to give, not just out of abundance but out of a genuine desire to help others. Teach us to be intentional and systematic in our giving, recognizing that every contribution, no matter how small, is valuable in Your sight. May we follow the example of the widow and give sacrificially, trusting that You will provide for our needs. Use our gifts to bless others and advance Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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