When believers give abundantly to God's work, God provides abundant blessings in return. This was the principle that Paul wanted to get across to the Corinthian church as he urged them to get serious about fulfilling their promise to give to the needs of the impoverished believers in Judea. Believers today need to understand how giving to God works and what they can expect as a result of giving with the right spirit. This passage, more than any other in the New Testament, explains these truths.