Lesson 4848

 (Lesson 4848) (05-09-25) 2nd Corinthians 10:1-6 

   “Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.” 

 

   In today’s lesson , Paul addressed criticisms regarding his demeanor, noting that while some perceived him as meek in person and bold in his letters, his approach was rooted in the meekness and gentleness of Christ. He clarified that, though he lived in the flesh, he did not wage war according to the flesh. Instead, he employed spiritual weapons, mighty in God, to demolish strongholds, arguments, and every high thing that exalted itself against the knowledge of God. Paul emphasized bringing every thought to the obedience of Christ and expressed readiness to punish all disobedience. ~