Here, Paul shares four ways the glory of God transforms our lives.
First, the glory of God transforms our lives so that there is an absence of cowardice and an increase in resilience. If anyone has a reason to be a coward and may motivation, it was Paul, given all that he had endured. But as the dangers and depredations of life increased, they drove him to mediation on Christ, which then bolstered his confidence in Christ and to serve Christ. The more the glory of Christ becomes preeminent in our lives, the less fear we will have about speaking about him.
Second, we renounce behavior that dishonors the Gospel and we refuse to mishandle the message of Jesus. Paul is being accused of both of these things, by opponents who were themselves using the gospel for personal gain and twisting its message. The gospel they were trying to impart was missing the cost of discipleship, while piling on the rules and regulations of the Mosaic Law, all while disconnected from the Apostles designated by Christ.
Third, the glory of God transforms our lives so that our proclamation and practice of the Gospel impact how people think about the Gospel.
It changes us so that others see Christ in our behavior and actions. Not all will see this – “the god of this world” blocks the those who need God the most from understanding His glory.
Fourth, the glory of God that transforms our lives becomes the motivation by which we proclaim the Gospel that saves our lives. As we get closer to seeing to seeing Jesus, God makes us look more like Jesus.
– Sermon Notes, Brian Bailey, Seed Church, Lynnwood, WA, February 18
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
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