Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 16:19-24 | Preacher: Donnie Case | Series: GIVING CHURCH | Paul speaks great words of encouragement to the church in Corinth. Many people think speaking words of encouragement into someone’s life or into an organization is approving of whatever they are doing, thus leading to living a life without consequences. The word encouragement as used in the Scriptures means someone wanting to help the personal progress of others. Does that sound like you? Are you a person who desires to see personal progress in others? Let’s look at the importance Paul places on encouragement: MAY OUR ENCOURAGEMENT BE THE SIGN OF OUR LOVE TO OTHERS.