Titus' zeal was increased by the good attitude of the Corinthians. It is true that we need to be dependent only upon God, but it is also true that we receive spiritual help and strength from each other. God's primary means of working in our lives is through other people. We can be a source of great strength to each other, and should make it one of our goals to be a source of encouragement to one another.
Paul then returns to the matter in hand, namely the collection for the Jerusalem church. He had told others about the Corinthians generosity, which they had expressed the previous year. Now he wants to make sure that they follow through on this expressed desire.
So Paul is making sure that practical steps are in place. As a church we need to make sure we are well organised, as well as having right desires. There is nothing spiritual about being disorganised!
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