Genuine confidence doesn't come from our own strength, abilities, or what others think of us. Instead, our confidence is rooted in Christ and His work in us. Through Paul's defense of his ministry to the Corinthian church, we learned that godly confidence begins with humility, relies on divine rather than human strength, and is demonstrated through consistency in our Christian walk. This has profound implications for our spiritual life. When we stop comparing ourselves to others and start focusing on what God thinks of us, we find freedom to serve Him faithfully with the unique gifts He has given us.