A LIFE THAT COMMENDS GOD’S MINISTRY
Keywords 6:3
We put no stumbling block in anyone's
path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.
1.
Because salvation is available to all people today in the gospel, Paul and his
fellow gospel workers made up their minds not to put a “stumbling
block” in
anyone’s way.
Practically, it means they decided to keep their lives pure, to speak only the
truth, and to endure every type of hardship with patience, so that everyone
could see that their ministry was genuine. They suffered much to live this way.
But even though they seemed poor and downtrodden, they were spiritually rich
and victorious conquerors. This is what spiritual greatness looks like.
2.
Paul’s life
of serving also showed the sincerity of his heart and the genuineness of his
love for the people he served. It pained Paul greatly to see people in the
churches get caught up in bitter disputing and judging. It showed that their
hearts were still narrow and petty. He urged them to consider his example and
love each other with wide-open hearts.
Prayer Father, thank you for calling me as
your servant. Give me a clear attitude to serve patiently with love and win the
spiritual victory.
One Word As
servants of God we have everything
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