Folks, here's the deal. In 1 Corinthians 16, it's all about donations. Paul is telling folks to give and give generously, not just with money but with time and energy. He says to do it with a cheerful heart, no malarkey! I'm not joking. My father used to say, "A cheerful heart is like a blessing from the Lord!" See here, Jack, Paul also tells us to stay focused, to be careful with our money, and to make sure it's being used in the right way. He says to be on guard, to be alert, and to be ready. You know, like my old man used to say, "Be prepared, because you never know what's coming down the pike!" Or uh, you know, "You'll never get caught with your pants down!"

And listen, Jack, he also says to stay true and to hold each other up. Literally, I'm telling you, that's what he says. He's reminding us to stay connected to each other, to be loving and kind, and to be respectful. What was that? Oh yeah, he also encourages us to trust in the Lord and to do good works. He says that's how we'll get ahead in life. I tell you what, that's not gonna happen if we don't take care of each other. Excuse me. That's what Paul is telling us in 1 Corinthians 16.