Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up. 2 We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.
3 If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people who are perishing. 4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.
5 You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
Tori's Comments:
"we never give up" Let this be a motto of mine. I don't give up, because I've already won through Christ.
And I hope to never forget that this life is not about me. Every action I do and every word I say should be meant for God's glory, not mine.
"we never give up" Let this be a motto of mine. I don't give up, because I've already won through Christ.
And I hope to never forget that this life is not about me. Every action I do and every word I say should be meant for God's glory, not mine.
Terrie's Comments:
I like the fact that we are to preach the truth of Jesus Christ and the Word of God to everyone. Those who do not understand it have not had the veil lifted yet and are still blinded by the devil who is their god. This should give us a clue as to how to pray for those who do not believe yet. Pray that the veil will be lifted, that the power of the devil will be bound in their lives and they will be able to see our light, which is a reflection of Jesus Christ.
I like the fact that we are to preach the truth of Jesus Christ and the Word of God to everyone. Those who do not understand it have not had the veil lifted yet and are still blinded by the devil who is their god. This should give us a clue as to how to pray for those who do not believe yet. Pray that the veil will be lifted, that the power of the devil will be bound in their lives and they will be able to see our light, which is a reflection of Jesus Christ.
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