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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?

Christ being the only power and reason behind their sacrificial giving. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They cheerfully continued giving despite deep poverty. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The riches of their liberality, the abundance of their joy, the will of God, and the example of Jesus Christ (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Macedonian givers perform cheerful giving?

To prove the sincerity of their love (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The grace of God and their appreciation for it (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

They gave according to what they had, not what they didn't have (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Giving is not dependent on one's ability, condition, or circumstances, but on God's grace (B) Signup and view all the answers