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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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