Please read 2 Corinthians 2.
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Meditate on verse 14.
But thanks be to God,
Who always leads us in triumph in Christ,
and manifests through us the sweet aroma
of the knowledge of Him in every place.
Paul continued to mentor these immature believers at Corinth. Paul instructed them in an earlier letter to deal with sin within their church (1 Corinthians 5:1). The church took Paul’s admonition to heart and so punished the offending sinner that after he repented of his sin, the church did not forgive and comfort him. Paul urged the believers to reaffirm their love for him and not let unforgiveness cause Satan to take advantage of them.
This is an important principle for your personal discipleship. Sin must be stopped. After the sinner repents and asks forgiveness, you are to forgive, comfort, and reaffirm your love for them. By forgiving, comforting, and loving the repentant one, Satan will not get an advantage in your life. Such Christian maturity on your part causes the sweet aroma of Jesus to be evident in your life.
Pray 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).
“God, thank You for leading ______ and me in triumph in Christ.
Manifest through us the sweet aroma
of the knowledge of Jesus in every place we go.
May we be the fragrance of Christ
among those who are being saved
and among those who are perishing.
For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”
The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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