As the early Christians loved their Lord, they loved His Bride, the Church, giving themselves freely. As you gather goods that perish, consider that ‘it is more blessed to give than receive’ (Acts 20:35). Lavish love on your brothers and sisters in Christ, just as Jesus lavished His love on us all and gave Himself unto death for the worst of sinners. (from the Lutheran Study Bible, CPH-2009). Pastor Riley applies this text to the mission of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.