Doctrine 9. He that with his wealth ministreth to the necessities of others, should do it according to the ability which he hath received of God.
This is gathered from verse 11, that is, he must do it not by constraint, sparingly, and slowly, but with a ready and cheerefull affection, to his power, and beyond his power voluntarily, 2 Corinthians 8.3.
Reason 1. Because this communicating is as it were a sacrifice, wherewith God is well pleased, Hebrews 13.16.
2. Because from this sowing we may expect a great harvest, of Gods blessing, 2 Corinthians 9.6.
Vse. This may serve to admonish us, not to performe such duties according to the fashion and custome of the world, as if their example were our rule, but according to the ability which God hath afforded us.
Doctrine 10. God is to be glorified in all things.
As the Apostle, 1 Corinthians 10.31.
Reason 1. Because the glory of God is the end of all things.
2. Because our actions are not religious, but so farre forth as they are directed to that end.
3. Because God will glorifie those which glorifie him.