In this section, Paul confronts the pride and self-sufficiency of the Corinthians by contrasting it with the humility, suffering, and sacrificial life of an apostle—calling us to embrace the cost of following Christ with faithfulness and grace.
HEART CHECK QUESTIONS
- Do you regularly bless and encourage those who God has given to teach and lead you?
- Do you have pride and self-righteousness in your heart about our church? What must you do if this is the case?
- Are you prepared to suffer and be a spectacle for the name of Christ?