In 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Paul explains what inspired his ministry. See the full passage below the devotion.
What Christ did for us inspires us to make sacrifices for His purposes (Romans 12:1).
💙2. He kept a clean conscience by presenting God’s Word accurately (v.2).
Careful study of God's Word helps us share it correctly (2 Timothy 2:15).
💙3. He knew those who reject God's truth are blinded by Satan (vv. 3-4).
We must be aware and guard against Satan's influence in our world (1 John 5:19).
💙4. He preached for Christ’s glory, not his own (v. 5).
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
💙5. He understood that God’s message offers light to a dark world (v.6).
God has prepared ministry for each of us (Ephesians 2:10), so let’s share His light faithfully, accurately, humbly, and powerfully, bringing glory to His name.
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See Shining in the Darkness and Rise and Shine: 6 Ways to Start Your Day with Jesus for more encouragement to shine for Jesus.
“Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
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