Bible In A Year | Read: 2 Corinthians 10
15 Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting of work done by others. Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand, 16 so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. For we do not want to boast about work already done in someone else’s territory. 17 But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. 2 Corinthians 10:15-17
Overview of Chapter
Paul had written a harsh letter to the Corinthians, but in person he had apparently been gentler in his approach. He makes it clear that his harshness was not a result of pride, but an obligation to correct them as a spiritual leader. What he did was for God’s sake, not his own.All Christians carry some level of spiritual responsibility for others. For some it’s defined by a role like a pastor, elder or parent. For all of us, we have a responsibility to be watching out for each other. Sometimes it’s to correct; other times it’s to encourage. It should always be motivated by a desire to bring the other person closer to God and never selfishly motivated.
Action Steps
Bible: What is God showing me? What am I going to do about it?
Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.
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