THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN
II Corinthians 8:6-8
"So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, that he would also complete this grace [of giving] in you as well. But as you abound in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us – see that you abound in this grace also."
The Corinthians had it all. God had blessed them abundantly. But they still had one area of growth to make them complete. Often the last thing to get saved is the wallet. Paul is making a pun here because the word in Greek for grace [charis] is related to the Greek word for gift [charismata] ." It is the grace of giving. It makes no difference how gifted I am in faith, speech, knowledge, diligence, and love. I am not complete until I have not learned the joy of giving.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Without the grace of giving, the Christian life is incomplete.
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Have a "complete" day. Love you.
II Corinthians 8:6-8
"So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, that he would also complete this grace [of giving] in you as well. But as you abound in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us – see that you abound in this grace also."
The Corinthians had it all. God had blessed them abundantly. But they still had one area of growth to make them complete. Often the last thing to get saved is the wallet. Paul is making a pun here because the word in Greek for grace [charis] is related to the Greek word for gift [charismata] ." It is the grace of giving. It makes no difference how gifted I am in faith, speech, knowledge, diligence, and love. I am not complete until I have not learned the joy of giving.
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Without the grace of giving, the Christian life is incomplete.
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Have a "complete" day. Love you.
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