2 Corinthians 4

 

Remember, Paul finished the last chapter saying we (the church) are the Glory of Christ. In other words, powered by the Holy Spirit, we are Jesus' presence in the world today. We may not do it perfectly, but God chooses to use us. What we can do is be the truest and most faithful "self" we can be and be part of a church, not acting on our own. The spirit of our age (culture) will always fight us but we have God on our side. Even when things get tough, persist, God will provide and God wins!