2 Corinthians 8:1-15 (Part 46) The Messengers of Generosity

The need for generosity, 8:1-15

• The example of generosity, 8:1-5

• The plea for generosity, 8:6-15

o The inspiration of giving, vv. 6-7

o The proof of generosity, v. 8

o The supreme argument for giving, v. 9

o The continuation of giving, vv.10-12

 A disposition to give (you want to)

 An act of giving (then you do it)

o The quality of giving, vv. 13-15

 Not to ease the recipients

 Not to burden the givers

 We have the principle of biblical equality here

The messengers of generosity, 8:16-9:5

• Integrity of administration, 8:16-24

 It will be carried to Jerusalem by three independent believers, 8:17-18, 22

 Paul is providing integrity in the sight of God and man

2 Corinthians 8-9 and Proverbs 3

• The same theme—establishing favor between God and man

o Paul applies this to a practical situation in 2 Corinthians 8 in the: 1) Administration of money; 2) Giving of it; 3) Multiplication of it

Proverbs 3 outline

• Favor with God, vv. 1-12 (introduction is vv. 1-4)

• Wisdom, vv. 13-26

• Favor with man, vv. 27-35 (this is the result of favor with God and wisdom): Vertical relationship must precede horizontal relations