Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started.

Thanks for joining with me today. Let's look at 2 Corinthians the 10th chapter together.

Paul defends his authority as an apostle, addressing those who criticize him for being bold in his

letters, but unimpressive in person. He explains that his confidence comes from God, not human

strength. Though he walks in the flesh, he does not

wage war as the world does. Instead, he uses spiritual weapons to demolish strongholds and take

every thought captive to Christ. Paul warns against judging by appearance, reminding the

Corinthians that true authority comes from God. He refuses to compare himself with those who

boast in themselves, instead boasting only in what the Lord has done through him. Paul emphasizes that

his ministry is for building up the church, not tearing it down. He concludes by stating that true

approval comes not from self-promotion, but from the Lord's commendation.

You have to love the integrity of Paul and also his incredible humility. He just wanted it to be

about the Lord. The Lord challenges us to rely on his power rather than human strength.

Paul reminds us that we do not fight spiritual battles with worldly tactics, but with divine weapons

that destroy strongholds. This calls us to examine our thoughts and to take them captive to Christ,

resisting fear, doubt, and pride. In a world that values outward appearance and self-promotion,

Paul teaches us to seek God's approval rather than human

recognition. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, we should focus on the mission God has given us.

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