Summary:
Paul commends Titus and the brothers accompanying him, highlighting their genuine concern for the Corinthians and their eagerness to serve. These men were carefully chosen and trusted by the churches to administer the collection, ensuring integrity, transparency, and honor before both the Lord and people. Paul emphasizes that this effort reflects the glory of Christ and urges the Corinthians to demonstrate their love and validate Paul’s confidence by supporting the work openly.
Teaching:
All servants of the church must have earnestness - an earnestness given by God, and an earnestness that grows stronger through encouragement. In other words, it is an earnestness stirred by the Spirit of God.
If we do not recognize the overflowing grace given to us, we cannot give purposefully. Only when we know God’s abundant grace toward us can we give designated offerings. Those who do not practice regular giving cannot properly give designated offerings.
Show your faith through your giving.
Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, Jan 15, 2026
2 Corinthians 8:16-24
<구엘 공원에서 보는 바르셀로나 시>
첫댓글 가우디의 유려한 곡선과 화려한 타일 조각이 수놓은 이국적인 풍경 속에서도,
잊지 않고 귀한 말씀를 건네주시니 감사합니다.
바쁜 일정 중에도 성실함과 정성에 다시 한번 감탄하게 됩니다.
늘 좋게 봐주시니 감사합니다.
아버지 하나님께서 복을 주셔서 온 여행이지만, 고린더후서는 찔리는 말씀이라 이국의 풍경을 눈에 담고 걸을 때도 머리 속에 맴돌고, 인터넷이 없는 것도 아니니, 올리지 알으면 마음이 편하지 않네요.