The Principles of the Macedonian Givers
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The Principles of the Macedonian Givers

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What was a key characteristic of the Macedonian Givers mentioned in the text?

  • They were hindered by persecution.
  • They were resistant to giving due to deep poverty.
  • They were insensitive and disobedient.
  • They were selfless, self-denying cheerful givers. (correct)

    • Why was the Apostle Paul amazed by the Macedonian Givers' generosity despite their incapacity?

  • Because they were pressured to give by others.
  • Because they had abundant resources to give.
  • Because they only gave when it was convenient for them.
  • Because they gave sacrificially despite their limitations. (correct)

    • What does the text suggest about the Macedonian Givers' response to persecution?

  • They hid their resources out of fear of persecution.
  • They stopped giving when faced with persecution.
  • They became insensitive and covetous during persecution.
  • They were able to respond to the needs of suffering brethren despite persecution. (correct)

    • What is emphasized as the reason behind the Macedonian Givers' abundant giving?

    <p>Christ being the only power and reason behind their sacrificial giving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Macedonian Givers handle deep poverty according to the text?

    <p>They cheerfully continued giving despite deep poverty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what inspired and motivated the Macedonian givers?

    <p>The riches of their liberality, the abundance of their joy, the will of God, and the example of Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Macedonian givers perform cheerful giving?

    <p>To prove the sincerity of their love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled the Macedonian givers to give generously despite their circumstances?

    <p>The grace of God and their appreciation for it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what principle guided the Macedonian givers' giving?

    <p>They gave according to what they had, not what they didn't have</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main lesson or application from the Macedonian givers' example?

    <p>Giving is not dependent on one's ability, condition, or circumstances, but on God's grace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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