Paul the Influencer | 2 Corinthians 10
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[PAUL THE INFLUENCER]
INFLUENCE equates to MINISTRY, at least according to Paul in 2 Corinthians 10, where he talks about MISSION - Paul wants to grow in the influence he has been given in the gospel. But also in terms of INTEGRITY - Paul does not boast of another’s area of influence.
How does that fit with our understanding and use of that word - INFLUENCE - today?
Ultimately, Paul is talking about our source of APPROVAL. It is tempting to seek approval, even applause, from our MINISTRY, from the FOLLOWERS we are ministering to - and to boast of such achievements. The Malaysian term for this is: SYIOK SENDIRI - commending ourselves instead of preaching the grace of God’s approval in Christ alone.
“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
(2 Corinthians 10:17-18)