35 Christian Giving Principles

1 Corinthians 16: 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

The most practical expression of our faith is our willingness to give. We are commanded to give of our time, talents, gifts, and financial resources to build and sustain the body of Christ. The text here turns to some practical aspects of the fundamentals of giving as expressed in the New Covenant. Paul who founded the churches in Galatia first (Acts 13: 14-14:23) is instructing the Corinthians and us a have a will to follow what he did with them. Notice the recipients of the gifts are other believers who he calls saints. This is the first of many aspects of Christian giving that we must acknowledge. Our time and resources goes first to the body of believers and then if we can to others.