Paul closes his first letter to the Corinthians by setting out his plans for a visit. Don’t we often do the same when we communicate with loved ones far away about planning to visit? Today it might look a little different, like a quick text or a voicemail alerting folks to an upcoming visit. As missionaries, we look forward to those yearly quick trips to see family and friends back in the States.
Even more importantly, Paul talks about the giving of gifts back to the ministry in Jerusalem. Paul is describing a type of tithe to the founding church along with a good plan for budgeting the gift. We might do the same today with a spreadsheet, setting a certain portion aside from our wages so that we can tithe to the local church and give generously to other ministries. It’s always best to set aside the money intentionally so it doesn’t get spent by mistake. Continue reading “1 Corinthians 16:1-24 – Action Steps”
