Therefore, those that support our well-being are those who contribute to our “whole person” (body, soul, and spirit) for the good of those who are or potential believers in Christ Jesus. We should recognize those who support that “well-being” part of our exterior and inner self. Providing others with a blessing of support in money, prayer, and the honest and sincere caring for the “welfare” of others shows a genuine heart for others “wellbeing.” “Giving” can be in the form of monetary support, prayer support, or faithful and friendly fellowship. Paul sent a letter to the Philippian church thanking them for their past and present gift(s). Philippians 4:15-18, “Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.” What does Paul mean at “The beginning of the gospel? This refers to Paul's pioneering missionary efforts in Europe, recorded in Acts 16 and following. No church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you (the church at Philippi) only: The Philippians were the only ones to support Paul during this particular period. Paul especially remembered how they supported him when he was in Thessalonica. "Probably the gift does not come to very much, if estimated in Roman coin; but he makes a great deal of it, and sits down to write a letter of thanks abounding in rich expressions like these." (Spurgeon)
Therefore, those that support our well-being are those who contribute to our “whole person” (body, soul, and spirit) for the good of those who are or potential believers in Christ Jesus. We should recognize those who support that “well-being” part of our exterior and inner self. Providing others with a blessing of support in money, prayer, and the honest and sincere caring for the “welfare” of others shows a genuine heart for others “wellbeing.” “Giving” can be in the form of monetary support, prayer support, or faithful and friendly fellowship. Paul sent a letter to the Philippian church thanking them for their past and present gift(s). Philippians 4:15-18, “Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.” What does Paul mean at “The beginning of the gospel? This refers to Paul's pioneering missionary efforts in Europe, recorded in Acts 16 and following. No church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you (the church at Philippi) only: The Philippians were the only ones to support Paul during this particular period. Paul especially remembered how they supported him when he was in Thessalonica. "Probably the gift does not come to very much, if estimated in Roman coin; but he makes a great deal of it, and sits down to write a letter of thanks abounding in rich expressions like these." (Spurgeon)
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