As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
Just like it says in the old writings, the person who collected a ton didn't end up with extras, and the person who only got a little still had enough.
God's economy is different, everyone gets what they need when we share what we have.
📚 Historical Context
This verse quotes from Exodus 16:18, where the Israelites were gathering manna in the wilderness during their exodus from Egypt. God instructed them to collect only what they needed for each day, and miraculously, everyone ended up with exactly enough, regardless of how much they gathered, to teach dependence on His provision. Paul references this in his letter to the Corinthians to promote equality and generosity in the early church's financial giving.
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