What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 6:3? We put no obstacle in anyone’s way • Paul speaks of deliberate care: nothing in his words, attitude, or lifestyle should trip people up on their way to Christ (Romans 14:13; 1 Corinthians 10:32). • He refuses to impose unnecessary rules or personal preferences that would distract from the gospel itself (Acts 15:19; Galatians 5:1). • His standard echoes Jesus’ warning against causing “little ones who believe in Me to stumble” (Matthew 18:6). • Living transparently, he invites scrutiny, confident that what people see aligns with what he proclaims (Philippians 2:14-16). so that no one can discredit our ministry • The goal is an unimpeachable witness: opponents may disagree with the message, but they must admit the messenger is blameless (1 Peter 2:12; Titus 2:7-8). • Integrity guards the gospel’s reputation; a tarnished life would give unbelievers an excuse to reject Christ (2 Corinthians 8:20-21; 1 Timothy 3:7). • By avoiding scandals—financial, moral, relational—Paul protects the church from shame and keeps the spotlight on Jesus, not on human failure (Philippians 1:27). • The pattern calls every believer to vigilance: our daily choices either validate or undermine the message we share (Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 4:5-6). summary Paul’s guiding principle is simple: remove every stumbling block and live so uprightly that critics have nothing credible to charge. When the path is clear and the messenger is clean, the ministry remains above reproach and the gospel shines unhindered. |
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