Humility opens the way for the power and grace of Christ to work in Paul's ministry.
Paul gave his life for Jesus and bringing the gospel, he was hurt beyond life's afflictions.
Paul's hearers compare him to others, but our criterion of ministry must line up with God's criteria.
2 Corinthians 9
We do not give to get, but we do give cheerfully and God supplies abundantly as we give.
Opportunity to give is a grace God makes available to us: we are invited to give from our heart.
Godly repentance, although painful, is part of God's path towards complete holiness for His people.
Paul works to act consistent with the gospel and asks us to walk separate from the world.
The old is gone, the new has come; so we no longer live for ourselves but, in Christ, for others.
We do not lose heart, because the obstacles and trials of ministry are temporary, but the glory is eternal.
The proof of ministry is changed lives. It's the Holy Spirit that writes the law on our hearts.
To forgive and accept the forgiven one back after repentance brings comfort and we triumph in Jesus.
Our troubles turn us to relying on God, not ourselves, as we find that God is completely faithful.
We have troubles, but God comforts us; and we learn to comfort others and pray for them.
