It required a fair amount of money to get the early church going. That hasn't changed much. I am sure that much of this money was being given to the poor and disabled and sick and widowed.

But this passage has some good perspectives in giving.

It is a privilege to be able to share.

Give first to God.

Give also in your faith, speech, knowledge (learning), and love -- not just in your financial giving.

Look at Jesus' example. He was rich and became poor for us.

Give according to what you have.

Someday you may have less and be dependent upon others.

This is the wealth re-distribution plan that God put in place for us. It can still work today.