2 Corinthians 11:7-8; To Do You Service

2 Corinthians 11:7-8 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.

The gospel work is a sacrificial work. At the beginning of the church in Corinth, the believers were new to the faith and may not have understood the meaning of giving and support for the gospel work. In order to sustain the work, the Apostle Paul was a tent-maker, staying with Aquila and Priscilla. There were churches whom he founded that was aware of the needs of this gospel work who gave in support. As such, the gospel work in Corinth began.

Now, the church has been infiltrated with men who preached another gospel. The Apostle Paul method of service was called in question. He had chosen to preach the gospel freely and to do service for the Lord freely. He understood the cost involved and was willing to bear it for the gospel’s sake. This work of love was now being construed as a work of offence by some members of the Corinthian church. It was a sad turn in the life of the church. It has to be properly addressed.

The Apostle Paul reasoned with them for the good purpose of ensuring that the good work thus established be not retarded. It willing humbled himself to clear the air explaining how the church has been funded to jolt them to a sense of gratitude for the good that they have been receiving.

Thank God for sacrificial service in the Lord’s vineyard. Amen.