Christian Herald 2 Corinthians 8:2-4 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.… "It has been frequently wished by Christians," says the late Dr. Payson, of America, "that there were some rule laid down in the Bible, fixing the proportion of their property which they ought to contribute to religious uses. This is as if a child should go to his father, and say, 'Father, how many times in the day must I come to you with some testimonial of my love? How often will it be necessary to show my affection for you?' The father would of course reply, 'Just as often as your feelings prompt you, my child, and no oftener.' Just so, Christ says to His people, 'Look at Me, and see what I have done and suffered for you, and then give Me just what you think I deserve. I do not wish anything forced.'" (Christian Herald.) Parallel Verses KJV: How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. |
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