In 2 Corinthians 10, Paul shows how spiritual authority follows the example of the meekness of Christ. He is gentle with the church and courageous with deceivers, using truth, not theatrics, to dismantle lies and build people up in the Lord.



In this week’s episode, we explore:




* Why some in Corinth said Paul was “humble in person” but “bold in letters,” and how he answers that charge with pastoral clarity.



* What the “meekness and gentleness of Christ” means, and how Jesus used authority to serve, not to dominate.



* What it means that our weapons are not “of the flesh,” and how truth demolishes strongholds and takes every thought captive to obey Christ.



* How to spot teachers who impress with charisma but lack faithfulness, and why boasting belongs to the Lord, not to ourselves.



* Paul’s resolve to be tender with the church yet bold with opponents, protecting the flock without lording authority over their faith.




After listening, you’ll be able to recognize leadership that serves rather than showboats, measure messages by Scripture instead of polish, and practice discernment that brings your thinking under Christ. You will see that meekness is not weakness; it is strength directed by love, and it is the way of Jesus for all who follow him.







How To Confront With the Meekness of Christ (2 Corinthians 10)



Imagine your church split between two voices. One is polished and persuasive, the other quiet and unimpressive. Which do you trust?



In 2 Corinthians 10, Paul shows how to fight lies without theatrics and how to exercise authority that builds people up. Learn how to spot the difference between charisma that flatters and truth that sets you free.



Review



In these last chapters of 2 Corinthians, Paul takes on his critics. Here we find his sharpest criticism of his enemies and his strongest defense of his apostleship. The tone is so confrontational that some scholars argue this section does not belong in the letter.



Think about where we are. Paul spent the first seven chapters defending himself, insisting he acted with integrity and pleading with them to view him rightly. Then came the appeal for money for the Jerusalem collection. Paul spent two chapters urging them to follow through on what they promised.



Now he rebukes the very people he asked to give. Most people do not do that, so some suggest these chapters were grafted in from another letter, perhaps the sorrowful letter.



I am not convinced. I think 2 Corinthians is a unified whole and this strong conclusion fits the letter.



What Led Up to This Point



Paul begins defending himself in chapter 1.




* He insists he conducted himself with godly sincerity.



* He defends himself against the charge of being unconcerned and hypocritical because he did not visit as he said he would.



* He says he is not peddling the word of God but speaks from sincerity.



* He reminds them the changes in their own lives show he is preaching the true gospel. They can look at themselves and see the results of his ministry.



* He says his ministry is greater than Moses because the new covenant is about the Spirit of God transforming us.



* He admits he is inadequate in himself. God made him adequate as an apostle of Christ and causes the impact.



* He says God sees Paul’s faithfulness clearly,