It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things.
Romans 15:27 NKJV
I think it is interesting here that Paul makes a distinction between spiritual things and material things. The ‘spiritual things’ he refers to is the history and legacy of salvation which came through the Jews. The ‘material things’ is the financial gift given by the churches. Paul makes a distinction between the two but he also puts them in the same level: material things in exchange for spiritual things.
God has given me a great deal - spiritual blessings and material blessings. Both are to be used to show gratitude and advance His kingdom.
I am a debtor in every way!
Lord Jesus, Your gifts to me are abundant. They carried me through 2022. I will use all that I have to honor You in 2023. Amen.
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