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Who is God like?

Vv. 1,2 By beginning a time for the end (2Co 5:17), God made the New Testament time the day of his grace and salvation. Do I accept God’s grace and gospel superficially although the new day has come? That would make God’s grace wasteful.

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What lesson is God teaching me?

V. 3 Paul was careful to keep from placing a stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that his ministry would not be discredited. He gave up the rights that he deserved to claim (1Co 9:12, 1Th 2:9). Is there anything I should give up or yield for the gospel?

Vv. 4,5 Paul had to go through much suffering for the gospel. Workers of Christ should endure much of this hardship with perseverance. Am I suffering because of the gospel? Persevere. Then you are truly the worker of Christ.

Vv. 6,7 God’s workers should live showing the character of God toward others, despite their extreme suffering. Am I maintaining spiritual purity in the midst of suffering? When I hurt, do I still show kindness to others? Do I have passion to know Christ more?

Vv. 11-13 Paul’s explanation was to reconcile his relationship with believers in Corinth. Are you uncomfortable with any of the church leaders? Open your heart wide and accept them. Many times, it is due to prejudice and misunderstanding.

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Lord, help me to do my best in the work that you have given me, even during hardship.