2 Corinthians 5:12–13: For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you.
In other words, if you are declaring the full counsel of God, you can do it in a loving manner. You don’t have to bring down thunder and lightning. However, we need to recognize and we need to state very clearly that men are lost. If we do say that, we are not commending ourselves; that is, we are not trying to become popular. I am always afraid of the soft–soap type of thing we hear today. There is so much today that goes the way of psychology, how to become a well–adjusted human being. May I say to you that if you are without Christ, it is not a psychological adjustment that you need. You are a hell–doomed sinner, and you are on the way to hell. What you need is Christ!
Our motivation to get out the Word of God is a recognition of God’s judgment. That is the thing that would arouse many a sleepy church member today. Missionaries come and tell about the needs out yonder. May I say that there is a real need in this land of ours. The United States is one of the greatest mission fields today. 1
Personal Application
- Read 1 Corinthians 2:2. What should be a major priority for every Christian?
Godly Encouragement
- Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. –1 Corinthians 2:5
A Biblical Thought to Share with Others
To withhold the Gospel is to think your words are better than His. – TWEET IT
A Prayer to Consider
Lord, thank You for letting us bring Your living Word to others.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (2 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 45). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
