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Paul writes to the Corinthians about a collection he is organizing for the needy church in Jerusalem. This church consisted mainly of Jewish Christians who were under social and economic pressure because of their faith—many of them were impoverished. Already in 1 Corinthians (chapter 16), Paul had called on the Corinthians to regularly set money aside so that a gift would be ready for his next visit. For Paul, it is important that trustworthy people are entrusted with such a sensitive topic as finances.
For Reflection
Finances are a great area of temptation that Satan uses to entice people in God's service.
In Luke 16:10–13, Jesus explains that our faithfulness in small things reveals how we will handle greater responsibilities. If we are unreliable with material possessions, how can we be trusted with true spiritual riches? He also makes it clear that we cannot serve two masters—we must choose whom we truly serve, because loyalty to both God and money is impossible.
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About this Plan
“It’s complicated”—that is probably an apt way to describe the relationship between Paul and the church in Corinth. His first letter was met with resistance: some rejected his criticism and even questioned his authority. Paul traveled to Corinth in person—a painful visit. After he returned, he wrote a severe letter in tears. The church responded: many repented. Paul heard about this from Titus and wrote again—our Second Letter to the Corinthians. It is a testimony to genuine reconciliation, to love that has been hurt, and to the divine power that can heal even broken relationships, even today.
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