2 Corinthians 8

For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack—that there may be equality. vv.13-14

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Do you give?  Do you give joyfully?  Do you give for something in return?  Paul is telling the Corinthians a reason for giving: that there may be equality.  He was telling them that while they may be in abundance now giving to others, the situation might be reversed one day where they would be the ones in need to receive.  Paul wasn't just trying to con them in to giving but knowing that they were lacking in their spiritual fervor appealed to them by giving in grace.  Throughout this chapter "Paul used nine different words to refer to the offering, but the one he used the most was grace" (Wiersbe, Warren W.. Be Encouraged).  He wanted their hearts to truly believe it is more blessed to give than to receive.  He encouraged them in giving in spite their circumstances, giving enthusiastically, giving willfully, giving as Jesus gave. What motivates you to give?  Who can you bless by giving today?