Acts 20:32–35
Committing those under his charge to God was central to Paul’s ministry.Paul never wanted to make people dependent on him. His desire was to bring believers to maturity in their faith in God. Paul knew it is God, working in the lives of believers through His Word, who builds up the Church and gives those who are a part of it, an inheritance.
Paul never wished for what others had—not gold, silver, or clothing. Paul made no demands on the people for his needs. He worked making tents to take care of his needs and the needs of his coworkers. He did this to make it hard for others who used preaching the gospel as a way to take advantage of people, not because he didn’t have the right to accept help financially from those to whom he ministered.
Paul was not saying that people should not give to support the ministry. He wanted them to learn from his example, a great truth about the blessing that comes from giving.
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