II Corinthians 8:1-7

“But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge … see that you abound in this gracious work also” (v7). The early believers were imperfect, redeemed sinners, just as we are. Paul taught that salvation included the life-long process of transformation, so he exhorted them to aim for a very high standard. The Corinthians were a strong faith community, but Paul urged them to grow in the area of giving (v1-6).

God saves us by grace and then urges us forward, by the Holy Spirit transforming us into His image.