Forgiveness 2 Corinthians 8:10-17 Cornel Rasor, Pastor

1Ti 6:17-19  Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.  18  Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,  19  storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed. 1Jn 3:17  But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? 2Th 3:10-11  For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.  11  For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. © Kootenai Community Church | Adult Sunday School: 2 Corinthians | Series taught by Cornel Rasor, Pastor | Any unauthorized alteration of this material is prohibited. kootenaichurch.org

Luk 6:35  "But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. Gal 6:10  So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. 3Jn 1:5-8  Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially when they are strangers;  6  and they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.  7  For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.  8  Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth. © Kootenai Community Church | Adult Sunday School: 2 Corinthians | Series taught by Cornel Rasor, Pastor | Any unauthorized alteration of this material is prohibited. kootenaichurch.org

Thus do the Scriptures avoid, on the one hand, the injustice and destructive evils of agrarian communism, by recognizing the right of property and making all almsgiving optional; and on the other, the heartless disregard of the poor by inculcating the universal brotherhood of believers, and the consequent duty of each to contribute of his abundance to relieve the necessities of the poor. At the same time they inculcate on the poor the duty of self-support to the extent of their ability. They are commanded “with quietness to work, and to eat their own bread.” Could these principles be carried out there would be among Christians neither idleness nor want. © Kootenai Community Church | Adult Sunday School: 2 Corinthians | Series taught by Cornel Rasor, Pastor | Any unauthorized alteration of this material is prohibited. kootenaichurch.org