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Explore the challenge of dealing with criticism and projecting your gifts effectively, as discussed in 2 Corinthians 10:7-18. Discover Paul's response and the lessons it offers for handling criticism and embracing God's gifts with humility and trust.
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The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18
The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Introduction Thoughts about Criticism No one is immune Can be taken casually or seriously Some need to be answered but most of it does not.
The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Paul and the Corinthian Church Paul: You are a hypocrite 2 Cor 10:1 Paul: You are too authoritative 2 Cor 10:8 Paul: You are not cool and we don’t like the way you speak/teach 2 Cor 10:10
The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Paul’s response 1st Provides perspective 2 Cor 10:7a 2nd Provides clarity 2 Cor 10:8,9 3rd Provides reality 2 Cor 10:11,12 4th Provides truth 2 Cor 10:7a13-16
The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Paul’s response 4th Provides truth 2 Cor 10:7a13-16 vv13 ministry was God given vv14brought them the gospel vv15 learned in community with them
Application Own up when wrong In humility be firm Phil 2:3-8 Trust in the Lord Isa 41:10