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I. IS A CHRISTIAN DUTY. Because —

1. An acknowledgment of our stewardship.

2. An expression of —

(1)  Gratitude to God.

(2)  Self-denial.

(3)  Goodwill to man.

II. SHOULD BE PERFORMED WITH SIMPLICITY. With —

1. A generous heart.

2. A single eye.

3. A clean hand.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

WEB: Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;