In these chapters, Paul discusses collecting an offering to be sent to the churches in Macedonia. Titus will collect accompany the offering en route to Macedonia.
The text has a lot of discussion about giving from the heart. People should not feel compelled to give, but rather give according to their ability and according to their heart.
Likewise, they should also give in faith that if they ever need something and another is able to provide it, then they have the faith that their needs will be taken care of.
The text really emphasizes the importance in giving according to one's heart. God loves a cheerful giver. If people feel forced to give, then they become resentful. This happens with taxes and our social welfare institutions.
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