1 Cor. 16

Paul was raising funds for the poor in Jerusalem as suggested by the Acts 15 council. He presented the need to the gentile churches and simultaneously gave us a pattern for our giving. He suggested a weekly portion of income to be set aside and collected at the church gatherings.

He put the responsibility upon each church member to discipline their own financial commitment. It was to be a weekly practice. This is a solid New Testament model for our giving practices in the 21st century.