Sunday Sermon | The Unexpected Purpose in Giving | 2 Corinthians | Part 14

Please join us as Pastor Patrick Joyner continues the series on 2 Corinthians. 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15. This passage of scripture has an overarching phrase in 9:11, “You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way…” When Paul talks about giving, he brings it into the category of the graces of God; often considered to be the last grace.

The chief end of man is not compliance to God’s law. It’s to glorify and enjoy God; it has to do with communion. The Christian life is about communing with the Father. It is the enjoyment of a real, interactive, loving relationship with God.

Giving isn’t ultimately about money.

It is possible to give much in a stingy way and little in a bountiful way. Coinage isn’t the only variable in the equation. John 3:16 tells us that the defining action of love is giving. If our giving isn’t right, then our loving isn’t right. The disposition or characterization of our gifts is directly related to the disposition of our hearts.

The heart savingly touched by a savior, persuaded of His care for us, will transition the experience of giving from something compulsory to something about enjoying communion with God. And as we express this last grace of financial giving, God will make all graces abound.

Do we value communion with God?

This passage is primarily about enjoying a loving relationship with the Heavenly Father.