2 Corinthians 8:20; No Man Should Blame Us

2 Corinthians 8:20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:

The Apostle Paul ensured that there was a group of two or three and even more men assigned to oversee the collection and to the safe delivery of it to the church in Jerusalem. He was careful and cautious to prevent any potential mishandling. He understood the gravity of the matter for God’s glory.

The early church father, Ignatius, upon hearing a clock strike, used to say “Now I have one hour more to answer for.” He was acutely aware that he was accountable to God for every thought and action. It causes him to have this heightened sensitivity that his life brings honour and glory to God’s Name.

1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 5:9-11 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

As a matter of fact, such careful discipline that the Apostle Paul exercised seemed to have permeated to all aspects of his life. He understood how he has been bought with a great price and his responsibility toward God and testimony in the sight of men. He endeavoured above all to honour His Lord. A commendable spirit for our emulation. Amen.