“Paul’s understanding of generosity requires that there must be equality in the body of Christ where the wealthy are required to provide for the needs of the poor…it is through one’s generosity that the confession of the gospel is authenticated [cf. 2 Cor 8:24].
Paul’s understanding of generosity…is timely today especially in many instances where the rich are getting richer, and the poor, poorer. Christian generosity would require that a relative proportion of giving should be guided accordingly.
The wealthier should be challenged to give more in terms of higher percentage, compared to those who are poorer so that the confession of the gospel of Jesus Christ can be authenticated through love in action.”
Kar Yong Lim, excerpts from PDF entitled: Paul’s Theology of Generosity and Care for the Poor.