And as you do that, Paul says, people will be thanking God for what you do. This collection meets a real need, and the people who receive it will appreciate it and be thankful for it. We have many good reasons to feel good about helping them. The offering has both physical and spiritual value. When we accept the gospel, when we accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, obedience should accompany our confession.
People particularly appreciate generosity.
It is a visible and practical way to let the gospel have results in our lives. We can be confident that God will supply all our needs and give us blessings we can share with others. As we share material blessings, we also form spiritual bonds between brothers and sisters in Christ.