Paul repeatedly explained the importance of benevolent work to the Corinthian church. This church has really been blessed, not only in spiritual gifts, but also in material needs. Therefore, Paul taught them that they must supply for what others need, which is a principle of equality. This principle doesn't need to be dictated by any organization or system, but it's simply based on the Holy Spirit's prompting in the hearts of the disciples and their own willingness.
Not only does the Holy Spirit know everyone's needs, He also prompts brothers and sisters to fulfill the needs of others through prayer, emotional or material support. In fact, if there's anyone in the church who's needs are not met, it's only because someone did not follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit and thus created a gap. The gap might be caused by our lack of sensitivity towards to Holy Spirit, or lack of teaching on this area which resulted in brothers and sisters not fully familiar with the principles for living in God's family.
In his book "Daring to Live on the Edge," Loren Cunningham talked about how the students at YWAM training center always brought their needs for tuition before God and waited upon Him before a semester begins. God's Spirit will always work among the students to meet each other's needs. One time, God's Spirit prompted one teacher to give another teacher a hundred dollars, but he was puzzled because he'd usually give money to the students; the teacher who received the money was excited and said: "Praise the Lord! God prompted me to give a hundred dollars to a student, but I don't have money and don't know what to do, so God actually provided for the student through prompting me and you!" This kind of testimony can also happen in our lives! When you are willing to exercise your faith, you'll find that Christian life is never boring, but full of surprises, because you'll discover that God is really working among us!
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