Look at what is right in front of you! If anyone is sure about belonging to Christ, that person should think again. We belong to Christ just like that person. Even if I went on to brag about our authority, I wouldn’t be ashamed of it. The Lord gave us that authority to build you up and not to destroy you. I don’t want it to seem like I’m trying to intimidate you with my letters. I know what some people are saying: “His letters are severe and powerful, but in person he is weak and his speech is worth nothing.” These people need to think about this—that when we are with you, our actions will show that we are the same as the words we wrote when we were away from you. (2 Corinthians 10:7-11, CEB)
“The Lord gave us that authority to build you up and not to destroy you.”
We need to build each other up, not destroy each other.
If you are not leading in love, and looking to belittle or take someone down, are you doing that in faith and doing what Christ asked you to, or to maintain your power and control?
Love is the answer and what God empowers us to do.
Love like Jesus.
Loving People. Loving God.
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