Have you ever been in Have you ever been in a position where you felt like you were constantly defending your qualifications? Sometimes no matter what you do, no matter your level of education, no matter how hard you have worked to show yourself approved, people still question you. That hurts on a personal level, but it can also damage your credibility.
If you have been through this, or are presently going through something similar, then you can relate to how Paul endured criticism from the Corinthians. His qualifications as an apostle or leader were called into question since he was not an impressive orator or philosopher like the ones who captured the Corinthians’ admiration. In this week’s lesson, he continues the defense of his ministry, further establishing his divinely appointed right to exercise authority in the church. Trusting in Christ, he continues to lead them (Bible Expositor and Illuminator Union Gospel Press, Spring Quarter 2022).
a position where you felt like you were constantly defending your qualifications? Sometimes no matter what you do, no matter your level of education, no matter how hard you have worked to show yourself approved, people still question you. That hurts on a personal level, but it can also damage your credibility.
If you have been through this, or are presently going through something similar, then you can relate to how Paul endured criticism from the Corinthians. His qualifications as an apostle or leader were called into question since he was not an impressive orator or philosopher like the ones who captured the Corinthians’ admiration. In this week’s lesson, he continues the defense of his ministry, further establishing his divinely appointed right to exercise authority in the church. Trusting in Christ, he continues to lead them (Bible Expositor and Illuminator Union Gospel Press, Spring Quarter 2022).