2 Corinthians 4:1-2
1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Our confidence and sustenance is God’s mercy in Christ. We minister to others based on all He has done for us, not what we have done or fail to yet do, and that is why we should never give up. Instead of hiding sin, we battle it within to kill it off by God’s power working in us. We openly proclaim all that God says, including His wrath on sin, the reality of Hell, and the free gifts of faith and grace. By showing the truth, we have clear consciences before both God and man, but that does not mean that opposition to the gospel will make us friends with the world who reject and hate our Lord. We are not to appease for the sake of peace, but lovingly speak truth.
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