(NASB) 2 Corinthians 8:7 “But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also.”

According to the above verse, consider what followers of Christ abound in:
Faith – is your faith abundant in God your Savior?

Utterance – do your words reveal satisfaction with what God gives you in abundance?

Knowledge – Are you growing in knowledge of God Himself?

All earnestness – are your motives and your actions done in all earnestness so God will be glorified?

Gracious work of generosity – From your abundance, do you give generously to needy believers?

Abounding Sufficiency –all you need is in Jesus Christ.  Overflowing abundance is to be given out with generosity.

(NASB) 2 Corinthians 8:8 “I am not speaking this as a command, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity of your love also.”

Sincerity of your love – is your love for other believers sincere?

~ Take it to heart ~

Encourage others to grow in their faith in the Lord Jesus.

          Use words to point others to the Lord Jesus as Savior.

                    Study to grow in knowledge of God and His word.

Be sincere and earnest in following Jesus Christ and loving other believers.

Be generous out of the abundance God gives to you.