After praising the Corinthians for their repentance and humility in response to his letter of rebuke, this week (2 Corinthians 8:1-15) Paul gives two prime examples (the Macedonian churches and Christ) of generous giving as he is raising funds for the suffering Christians in Jerusalem. Paul encourages us to give according to our abilities, voluntarily and generously. God gives to us so that we can share with others. The gospel shows us the incomparable generosity of Christ, so that God would be glorified in the way we respond to his generosity.