Today's Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:3 (ESV)
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.
In this book, Paul's focus is transformation through our relationship with Christ, according to The Teacher's Commentary. He spoke to a church in which some criticized his style and methods of leadership. He was speaking to those, like the Judaizers whose style of leadership was to rule by decree and the Jewish law. It means that, once we establish a true relationship with Christ, God's grace is given to us, and through it, we are moved to live a righteous life.
In this particular passage, Paul cautions his readers that the ways of the world are not necessarily the ways of the church. We don't use worldly weapons to tear down spiritual barriers. That can only be done through divine power.
Today's Comments: Successful spiritual warfare involves the abandonment of worldly ways and attitudes. According to The Bible Reader's Companion, we use truth which the spirit can use to reshape the thinking of others. Our learning, personal influence, impressive credentials or polished demeanor, according the The Bible Knowledge Commentary, are examples of weapons of the world, and mean nothing. Paul is really talking about the idea of servant leadership and love which get the job done. We don't win people over by coercion and force. We win people over by patient understanding and love.
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.
In this book, Paul's focus is transformation through our relationship with Christ, according to The Teacher's Commentary. He spoke to a church in which some criticized his style and methods of leadership. He was speaking to those, like the Judaizers whose style of leadership was to rule by decree and the Jewish law. It means that, once we establish a true relationship with Christ, God's grace is given to us, and through it, we are moved to live a righteous life.
In this particular passage, Paul cautions his readers that the ways of the world are not necessarily the ways of the church. We don't use worldly weapons to tear down spiritual barriers. That can only be done through divine power.
Today's Comments: Successful spiritual warfare involves the abandonment of worldly ways and attitudes. According to The Bible Reader's Companion, we use truth which the spirit can use to reshape the thinking of others. Our learning, personal influence, impressive credentials or polished demeanor, according the The Bible Knowledge Commentary, are examples of weapons of the world, and mean nothing. Paul is really talking about the idea of servant leadership and love which get the job done. We don't win people over by coercion and force. We win people over by patient understanding and love.
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