(2Co 10:3) “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:”  When facing a problem within the local church, the family of the truly saved, we must first look to self’s reaction. Our flesh can move us to reaction wrongly. Our own motivations must be first considered, and if wrong, condemned, rejected.

(2Co 10:2) “But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.”  People have a tendency to think a meek person is a weak person. Here they are being for-warned; it is not the case, begging them not to force his hand. The Lord wishes His children to live in peace, but that doesn’t mean sin is not to be dealt with among us.

(2Co 10:1) “Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:”  The Holy Spirit is having Paul reveal he knew what others had been saying about him. Yet, he is not speaking out of the position of anger, but as Christ Himself, with meekness and gentleness. Lord help each of us to speak in this way!

(2Co 9:15) “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”  Why is God’s gift through grace said to be “unspeakable”? Answer: It is beyond the comprehension of each of us. No one can discern the scope – all that that gift entails. It not only includes this life but also the life to come. Yes, it is unspeakable!

(2Co 9:12) “For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;….(14) And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.”  Consider how wonderful it is when some soul gives thanks to God for you, for the way you have blessed them in some manner. My mind goes to Jesus’ Words: (Mat_10:42) “And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.” 

(2Co 9:13) “Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;”  Experiment: as in “to test”. For the believer, life holds many such test of applying the teachings of the gospel to life’s situations. The result is the glorification of He Who gave His life to purchase our salvation.

(2Co 9:12) “For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;”  The right result of this action of giving; more importantly of this purpose of ministry – the glorification  through praise to the Lord of glory, salvation, and care.

(2 Cor 9:8) “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you… (11) Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.”  Take careful notice of that first phrase in Verse Eleven, “Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness,…” By God’s grace He will bless one in “everything” who takes the step of faith in giving in His Name.

(2Co 9:7) “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart,…. (8)  And God is able to make all grace abound toward you;…. (10)  Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)”  As I look back, I must confess that many times I was not wise with my money. But, in one very significant way I was: in faithfully giving both my tithe and then above in the support of missions. The Lord has ever met all my needs and beyond. God’s Word is always, always true.

(2Co 9:8) “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you;… (9)  (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.”   The parenthesis statement gives the proof text as to the Lord rewarding the faith of the giver. Notice the reward of faithful giving goes far beyond a material return. He or she is given an eternal blessing!