Think & Act Biblically
Thursday: Paul’s Encouragement
09/24/2026
In verse 13 he has a series of statements in which he is encouraging the Christians at Corinth. There are five statements there: 1.) "Be on your guard"; 2.) "Stand firm in the faith"; 3.) "Be men of courage"; 4.) "Be strong"; and 5.) "Do everything in love." That is a good challenge for any group
Wednesday: Some Personal Words
09/23/2026
Yesterday, we introduced the fourth principle, which is proportionate giving. In New Testament Christianity we do not have this mutual relationship between the governmental sphere and the religious sphere that we have in the Old Testament. Rather, we see this emphasis on the work of the Holy Spiri
Tuesday: Principles of Giving
09/22/2026
As Paul begins 1 Corinthians 16, in the first four verses he mentions the collection, and he lays down some principles for giving. One principle is that of local giving. He informs the Corinthians that he is telling them to do the same thing that he had told the Galatian churches to do and presuma






