2 Corinthians 11

Paul doesn't hold back against his distaste of the false apostles as he calls them emissaries of Satan. Not only was their claim of apostleship a deliberate lie but also the doctrine that they preached. In Godly jealousy Paul validates the gospel as this beef wasn't just a mere theological debate, but rather the souls of the Corinthians were at stake. Paul himself admittedly while not as great a speaker compared to those who were infiltrating the Church, however his message was the truth. He acknowledged that boasting was not according to the Lord (2 Corinth 10:1) and expresses distaste for it (v23) but this desperate situation forced him to boast, not to exalt himself but to protect the gospel message. He had suffered way more and then proceed to write a roll call of the extreme troubles he had faced to spread the gospel message. He leads all these tribulations back to how weak he is, in fact Paul boasts in it! Paul is proud because it was his weakness (his dependancy) that showed that Christ is supremely powerful and faithful, He has never and will never abandon Paul. 

Prayer/response:
- Boast in God, lead my weaknesses back to Him
- Labour in scripture for the purpose of not just a continued relationship with Jesus but also to defend the gospel message. 
- Help me love Erin. Please keep her accountable to read her bible daily from now on
- Help build up Minnie as a witness of Christ to Christian, please allow him to surrender to you
- Lead Jerry to build up his life group.