Paul seems to be on a bit of a rant in this part of his letter. I can’t even begin to fathom the extremes he endured as he lived out his faith and calling. We can all take something away from his experience because the life of a believer can be dangerous if we truly live out loud like Paul did. He didn’t back down from the truth to make it “comfortable” or “welcoming.”
The shocking truth that Paul shares speaks volumes to us, even all years later. “You happily put up with whatever anyone tells you, even if they preach a different Jesus than the one we preach, or a different kind of Spirit than the one you received, or a different kind of gospel than the one you believed.” How often do we question what we hear preached from the pulpit? How often do we challenge messages on social or mainstream media? Have you ever heard someone trying to explain Jesus to you in a way that sounded wrong or contrary to your beliefs? Continue reading “2 Corinthians 11:1-33 – “Ready to Move””
