Read: 2 Corinthians 5-9
We are building an invisible house and our body is the framework. It is to house the presence of God, his Holy Spirit. This is all done by faith.
We also believe by faith that we are new creatures in Christ when we come to him because God sent Jesus to reconcile the world to him. We are now the reconcilers of God sent to the world because we are the righteousness of God in Christ. This is a hard concept to receive but in our righteousness is our power. If we always see ourselves as sinners saved by grace we will never grow to do the wonderful exploits we are meant to do on the earth. Paul asked his congregation if they had received the grace of God in vain. I’m sure we could ask ourselves that question from time to time. Grace is the God-given ability to do what we cannot do on our own. If we never exercise this grace because we always see our sin, we will never grow in power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit.
Paul rebuked the Corinthians for being friends with the ungodly that did nothing but drag them into compromise and the world. We are to compel the ungodly to join our world, not join theirs. Paul wanted to bring them to godly sorrow whose repentance is eternal.
Chapter Nine is the best investment plan on the market. Sow bountifully and you will reap bountifully. We sow to the things of the Spirit and God loves a cheerful giver. You will reap righteousness, and fruits of righteousness and your seed will multiply back to you. If you continue to do this you will realize that the righteous fruit way outweighs any physical return you might receive.
Lord, thank you for your unspeakable give of grace.
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