Paul ironically describes himself as a fool (1 Cor 3:18-20; 4:9-10) and as scum and garbage (1 Cor 4:13). The whole point of irony is that, either in word or deed, the truth is presented in terms of it’s opposite. It’s like paradox, which […]
Do you examine yourself (2 Cor 13:5)? Or do you mainly examine, evaluate and judge others? Are you [truly] a Christian? How do you know (Mt 11:29)? What’s the evidence? What moves you […]
2021-07-12 15:39:04 Do you compare yourself with someone who is more popular, prettier, smarter, ‘better,’ more successful (2 Cor 10:12)? How do you “boast in the Lord” (2 Cor […]
A demanding weak leader. To his critics Paul was a weak, worldly, worthless, double-minded, unimpressive church leader with a bold front. In ch. 10-13 Paul answers their biting criticisms and wholesale attacks. A weak person may be timid and fearful, while a bold person intimidates others while […]
The rich get richer, the poor get poorer. Are you generous or stingy with your money? Do you think your money is yours OR that it is for others? Do you sow sparingly or generously (2 Cor 9:6; Dt 15:10; […]
Mi casa es su casa [“My house is your house”]. The goal is equality, but the giving must be voluntary–not forced or demanded or legislated. “Our desire is not that others might be relieved […]
2021-06-12 17:15:14 How much money are you making? How much are you giving? Can we ask such questions of one another in the church? Giving is a highly sensitive topic, […]
Be holy. Does “be holy” sound inviting or restrictive? Does God want you to suffer with no fun by commanding you to live a holy life (2 Cor 7:1; 1 Pet 1:16; Lev 11:45)? “The true Christian ideal […]
Urgency: “Now is the time…now is the day” (2 Cor 6:2). Do you “seize the day” when God speaks to your heart (Ps 139:23-24)? Is there any urgency TODAY/NOW about Your Christian life? The gravity of the grace of God (2 Cor […]
Do you fear God (2 Cor 5:11a)? Do you persuade others (2 Cor 5:11b)? How’s your conscience? What is “Christ’s love” (2 Cor 5:14)? Does it compel you? How (2 Cor 5:15)? What is it to regard someone […]
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