Paul is already dealing with the second-order problems that arise in any community known to make generosity a way of life: there must be no freeloading, no sponging. Jesus-followers must “behave in a way which outsiders will respect, and so that none . . . may be in financial difficulties.”12 Sex and money are important, but they are not to be worshipped. Sexual purity and financial generosity were to be built into the Christian DNA from the start.
crucial aspects to faith in community: sexual purity and financial submission. when th rich obey and are generous, next move is ordering the poor to work.
