7 Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
2 Please open your hearts to us. We have not done wrong to anyone, nor led anyone astray, nor taken advantage of anyone. 3 I’m not saying this to condemn you. I said before that you are in our hearts, and we live or die together with you. 4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.
5 When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. 6 But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. 7 His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told us how much you long to see me, and how sorry you are for what happened, and how loyal you are to me, I was filled with joy!
Terrie's Comments:
I can relate to the passion that Paul had toward the Corinthians. When I am mentoring someone I want them to take what I am speaking into their life and apply it. When I am teaching the truth of God's word and people still cling to their old ways or their old ways of believing I just want to encourage them to remember what the truth is and to remember to apply it. I have this mama bear instinct to try and protect them from those who teach false doctrine. I just want them to be set free to serve God with all the Joy He intended us to have when Jesus Christ came!!
Tori's Comments:
Hold onto hope, because God encourages the discouraged. That in itself is a hope to cling to.
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