Knowing that we will encounter criticism, we must work to always respond more like Christ, enlisting, powerful, and wise resources that God provides us.

God is at work, advancing the gospel one testimony at a time.

Christians who refuse to complain trust God in a way that clearly sets them apart from the world.

Christians who give generously make a far greater impact than they realize—God uses their giving to strengthen their churches and advance the reputation of gospel near and far.

We ought to be motivated to give cheerfully because of the bold promises God makes to generous Christians, especially his revelation that he takes special joy in joyful generosity.

We should pursue a Christian maturity marked by a Christlike, dependable, and increasing generosity.

The giving God calls us to is generous but discerning, and it requires us to handle what has been entrusted to us with great care and integrity.

Because God measures the heart, not appearances, Christians are called to pursue undivided hearts rather than impressive lives, and therefore practice regular, honest self-examination before God as an essential part of the Christian life.