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Paul’s final words in 2 Corinthians aren’t sentimental, they’re sharp, loving, and urgent. Pastor Plek and Pastor Holland dig into chapter 13 and the line that should stop every comfortable Christian in their tracks: “Examine yourselves… test yourselves.” If you’ve ever wondered how to tell the difference between real faith and religious momentum, this conversation brings the question into the light.

We start with Paul’s warning about a third visit and why he invokes the “two or three witnesses” principle. That leads into a bigger talk about truth and justice in the life of the church: how accusations should be handled, why discipline can’t be driven by rumor, and what pastoral authority is actually for. We also wrestle with what “severity” might look like when a church drifts toward false teaching, and why Paul insists his authority is meant for building up, not tearing down.

From there we get intensely practical: self-deception, repentance, and what it means to create a community that aims for restoration instead of silent division. Yes, we also address the “holy kiss” command, what it signals about healthy affection and unity, and how to think about it with wisdom and appropriate boundaries. If you care about healthy church leadership, church discipline done right, and a church culture shaped by love and peace, you’ll find real handles here.

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