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2 Corinthians 10 · Grade 4

Taking Thoughts Captive

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Paul appeals to the Corinthians by the meekness and gentleness of Christ. Some critics claimed he was bold when away but timid in person. He hopes he will not need to be bold against those who think he lives by worldly standards.

Paul explains that although believers live in the world, they do not wage war as the world does. The weapons they fight with have God's power to demolish strongholds, which are proud arguments that stand against knowing God. They take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ. Paul's authority from the Lord is for building up, not tearing down.

Paul will not compare himself with those who commend themselves. Measuring themselves by themselves, they show they lack wisdom. Paul boasts only within the area God assigned him, which included Corinth. He hopes that as their faith grows, he can preach the Good News in regions beyond them. Whoever boasts should boast in the Lord, for it is not the one who praises himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Show What You Know

  1. By what does Paul appeal to the Corinthians?

  2. What are the strongholds Paul describes?

  3. What is Paul's authority for?

  4. Who is approved?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Some critics claimed he was when away but timid in person.
  2. Paul boasts only within the area assigned him, which included Corinth.
  3. He hopes that as their faith grows, he can preach the Good News in regions them.
  4. Whoever boasts should in the Lord, for it is not the one who praises himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Think About It

  1. Paul says to take every thought captive to obey Christ. What thoughts might you need to bring to Jesus and replace with truth?

  2. Paul warns against comparing ourselves with others. How does comparison hurt people, and how does seeking God's approval set them free?

Memory Verse

“For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.”

2 Corinthians 10:18 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being pleased with me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What thoughts do you need to bring to Jesus?
  • How does seeking God's approval free us?

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