The Generosity of the Macedonian Christians: A Godly Model for Christian Giving

Iddrissu A. Shaibu (Phd)
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Iddrissu A. Shaibu (Phd): Department of Religion and Human Values, College of Humanities and Legal Studies University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana-West Africa

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2022, vol. 6, issue 4, 308-312

Abstract: In recent times, concerns have been raised by section of the Church regarding the excessive demands for money by the Church. The argument is that the excessive demands are to the detriment to the personal needs of the congregants. What is more, the presence of Covid-19 has partially led to worsen economic situations, which has in a way affected the giving pattern of the Church. This situation drew the attention of this researcher to the generosity of the Macedonian Christians as found in 2 Cor. 8 & 9. Using secondary sources and the theory of gratitude this paper established that the Macedonian Christians exhibited prosocial behaviour and were energised to sustain their moral behaviour through giving in the midst of severe afflictions. They gave not only to show appreciation for the extension of the Gospel to them, but to aid in the mission work of the Church. In this regard, severe economic and social situations should not deter believers from giving to the Church.

Date: 2022
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