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Called to be true ministers of God2 Cor 6.3-13
The backdrop to Paul’s appeal
• False apostles• Poor role models• Comfort based• Lifting up
themselves• Lavish lifestyles• Severing links
• Paul outlines a godly approach
• Appeals to their hearts
1. Stumbling Block sensitivity (3-4)
• Purity (v 5)• Perseverance• Personal gain
(v10)
2. Servantlike attitudes (4-10) and (8)
2. Servantlike attitudes (4-10) and (8)
• Enduring hardship for Him• Seeing his power at work even when its tough• Righteousness Peace and Joy people - not moaners
3. Softened hearts (10-13)
Pauls heartfelt appeal – Don’t sever the links