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The Crisis of Trust

  • Satan’s most destructive tactic against the church: to sever the link of trust between the congregation and its leaders.
  • The enemy attempts to discredit the messenger so that the Word of God becomes blunted and powerless in our lives

Accusations from the Jews

  • A Coward
  • A Deceiver
  • A People-Pleaser
  • A Power-Tripper

Defence from the Apostle 

  • Paul defends the integrity of the Gospel and urges the church to look beyond the rumors.
  • He urges the church to pay attention to two enduring truths about his ministry:
    • The Selfless Witness of Labor and Toil
    • The Ultimate Purpose of Ministry

Three Practical Ways to Respond

  • Honor the Calling
  • Value the Labor
  • Pursue Peace