Episode 176: 2 Corinthians 10

Today's meditation is on 2 Corinthians Chapter 10

I strive to act with the gentleness and kindness of Christ, and not from human motives. Even though I am usually humble and timid, when necessary, I am also bold and outspoken.

Although I am human, I don’t wage war as humans do. I do not live by the standards of the world, but by the Spirit's wisdom and power. I use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. I do not use manipulation to achieve my aims. Instead, my spiritual weapons are energized with divine power. I destroy every proud obstacle, and dismantle the defenses behind which people hide, that keep them from knowing God. I demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of God. I capture like prisoners of war every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to Christ. 

I belong to Christ. And if I seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to me by the Lord, it is only because that authority builds up others. It doesn't tear them down. So I will not be ashamed of using my authority.

When it comes to the Word of God, I am forceful. I don't compare myself to others, using fellow humans as the standard of measurement. That would be pointless.

I will not boast about things done outside the authority I've been given by God. I will boast only about what has happened within the boundaries of the work God has given me. I do not reach beyond these boundaries.

Nor do I boast and claim credit for the work someone else has done. Instead, I work to develop my faith so that the boundaries of my work will be extended. I will preach the Good News wherever God leads me, not concerned about territories or interfering with someone else's work. If I boast, I will boast only about the Lord.

I know that bragging about myself doesn't count for anything. To have the Lord's approval and commendation is of far greater value.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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