Paul highlights how the impoverished Macedonian churches, “though in extreme poverty,” overflowed with generous giving—showing that true generosity springs not from abundance but from the grace they’ve first received. He explains that kingdom generosity is wise (“according to their means”), sacrificial (“beyond their means”), and free (“of their own accord”), flowing from hearts surrendered to Christ. Finally, we’re called to follow Jesus’ own example—“though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor”—by turning our intentions into action and offering our resources joyfully to God’s work.
