Giving and Living

16 Now concerning[a] the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. (1 Corinthians 16:1-4 ESV)

1.Giving is a universal practice

2.Giving must be done regularly.

3.Giving is a personal act,

4. Give as you Prosper

5. Give according to the way God has given you.

6. Giving should come out of your heart not out of duty/

7. Giving should be carried out responsibly

5 I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia, 6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. (1 Corinthians 16:5-9 ESV)

1.Paul's immediate goals are short Range goals​

2. Paul has flexible commitments.​

3. God gives Paul only what he needs to begin. ​

4. Paul is waiting on God's timing.​

5. There are two reasons why he is going to stay. ​

        a. A wide door for effective service open​

        b. "But," he said, "there are many adversaries​