V32 we read that all the believers were one in heart and mind. They were united to pursue one mission that was to preach the Gospel and to be witnesses for Jesus Christ. With that mission and vision as their priority, their material possession became secondary. It was only mean to be used for what needed to be accomplished. Their eyes were opened and hearts enlightened. They saw themselves as instruments which God used for His great mission. Their contentment didn't come from their possessions or wealth but it came from contributing as much as they could for the good cause and participating proactively in furthering the Kingdom of God.
It's almost impossible to see any replicas of the early churches in the modern day churches. We Christians become selfish and stingy when it comes to giving. I am guilty of that. I may give more when I am plenty. However, when I face financial difficult I cling onto what I have. It shows lack of faith. You put your faith in money not in God. I believe that the passage not just shows us not only how important it is for people giving to the mission but also it teaches our generation about how God's great purpose and mission have been carried out through the people who were willing and obedient. The early Christians listened, understood the Will of God and finally carried on what needed to be done faithfully and prayfully.
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Thanks kwijung for such an insightful and moving commentary. We have so much to learn about giving and sharing from our brothers and sisters in the early church. Reading this passage really filled me with a longing to live as they lived.
Thank you, Kwi Jung unni.
I'm totally in the same boat as you are. I think we all are. The more I read about the early church the more I realize that we have a long ways to go to be like them, but at least we can see it this way. Now we have something to look to and strive to be more like.
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