Called to be true ministers of God

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Called to be true ministers of God 2 Cor 6.3-13

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Called to be true ministers of God. 2 Cor 6.3-13. False apostles Poor role models Comfort based Lifting up themselves Lavish lifestyles Severing links. Paul outlines a godly approach Appeals to their hearts. The backdrop to Paul’s appeal. Purity (v 5) Perseverance Personal gain - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Called to be true ministers of God2 Cor 6.3-13

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The backdrop to Paul’s appeal

• False apostles• Poor role models• Comfort based• Lifting up

themselves• Lavish lifestyles• Severing links

• Paul outlines a godly approach

• Appeals to their hearts

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1. Stumbling Block sensitivity (3-4)

• Purity (v 5)• Perseverance• Personal gain

(v10)

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2. Servantlike attitudes (4-10) and (8)

• Enduring hardship for Him• Seeing his power at work even when its tough• Righteousness Peace and Joy people - not moaners

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3. Softened hearts (10-13)

Pauls heartfelt appeal – Don’t sever the links