The War With Pride, 1 of 5 from November 2, 2025

“In a world fighting by arrogance and deceit, we triumph by meekness and integrity.”

2 Corinthians 10 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores the themes of humility, conflict resolution, and spiritual integrity as addressed by the Apostle Paul in the context of Second Corinthians. Pastor Michael discusses the challenges of maintaining unity and peace within faith communities, emphasizing the power of meekness and Christ-like humility in overcoming pride and divisive influences. The sermon encourages listeners to measure success and approval against Jesus's standards rather than worldly ones.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 Are the things we get defensive about building our pride or honoring our King?

• 💬 Whose measure of success do we use for our life?

• 💬 Who are we praying for?

• 💬 Whose approval are we living for?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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• 📖 THE PROBLEM (2 Corinthians 10:1-6)

• Paul did not want to have to deal with Corinth in an authoritarian way (2 Corinthians 1:23-2:1)

• His posture from the beginning was comfort in affliction (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)

• 📖 THE PROOF (2 Corinthians 10:7-12)

• The existence of a church in Corinth is evidence that Jesus has empowered Paul’s ministry (2 Corinthians 3:2)

• 📖 THE PURPOSE (2 Corinthians 10:13-18)

• If we boast, we should boast in the Lord (Jeremiah 9:23-24)

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