2 Corinthians 4:1-3 1Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
I think it should be our goal to stay so open and transparent that we would be the ones who proclaim these verses. WE RENOUNCE THE SECRET AND SHAMEFUL WAYS!!! I want to get my life here and I believe God is drawing us to this. Don't worry if things are uncomfortable or things don't go our way. DO NOT LOSE HEART. It is God's mercy and grace that has enabled us to stand and move forward in the fashion we are moving. So let us remain humble, but confident in Christ. Loving, and also willing to always speak plainly the truth of God. Never lacks your standards or get scared or worried you may offend someone but speaking truth out of Love. I don't want to pass up an opportunity to share Christ or to advance His kingdom because of ME!
2 comments:
I am very encouraged and excited about where God seems to be drawing us- because it's out of ourselves! I pray that every opportunity we get to die to flesh and sacrifice ourselves, we would do so. Let Him be our only reward, and seek it joyfully.
Here's the Message version of verses 1 & 2, because I like it a lot. :)
"Since God has so generously let us in on what he is doing, we're not about to throw up our hands and walk off the job just because we run into occasional hard times. We refuse to wear masks and play games. We don't maneuver and manipulate behind the scenes. And we don't twist God's Word to suit ourselves. Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the open, the whole truth on display, so that those who want to can see and judge for themselves in the presence of God."
powerful, powerful verses.
may the LORD continue to pour HIS favor, love, truth and grace over you and your family.
There is no life apart from Christ.
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