2 corinthians 5:11-15. the motivation to minister

2 Corinthians 5:11-15

The Motivation to Minister

The Fear of the Lord



2Co 5:11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.



Rom 8:15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father!"


The Fear of the Lord Prompts us to reach out



Prods us to be right within



Prods us to be right withinThe Pride of Men




2Co 5:12 We are not again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart.




Should be in heart not appearance


The Pride of MenShould be in heart not appearance

1Co 1:30 But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, 1Co 1:31 so that, just as it is written, "LET HIM WHO BOASTS, BOAST IN THE LORD."




Should be in heart not appearanceShould give a helpful answer





Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God."





The Love of Christ


The Love of Christ2Co 5:13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. 2Co 5:14 For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; 2Co 5:15 and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.





The Love of ChristCalls us to sacrifice





The Love of ChristCalls us to sacrificeControls our state of mind


2 corinthians 5:11-15. the motivation to minister

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