The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18

The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Introduction Thoughts about Criticism No one is immune Can be taken casually or seriously Some need to be answered but most of it does not.

The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Paul and the Corinthian Church Paul: You are a hypocrite 2 Cor 10:1 Paul: You are too authoritative 2 Cor 10:8 Paul: You are not cool and we don’t like the way you speak/teach 2 Cor 10:10

The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Paul’s response 1 st Provides perspective 2 Cor 10:7a 2 nd Provides clarity 2 Cor 10:8,9 3 rd Provides reality 2 Cor 10:11,12 4 th Provides truth 2 Cor 10:7a13-16

The Challenge of Gift Projection 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 Paul’s response 4 th Provides truth 2 Cor 10:7a13-16 vv13 ministry was God given vv14brought them the gospel vv15 learned in community with them

Application Own up when wrong In humility be firm Phil 2:3-8 Trust in the Lord Isa 41:10