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Paul Advises Forgiveness

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely. The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. Now instead, you ought to forgive and … Continue reading →

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Jesus- Our Example

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Don Merritt

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;rather, he made himself nothingby taking the very nature … Continue reading →

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Accusations, Integrity and Travel Plans

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace. For … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Don Merritt

If only you, God, would slay the wicked!    Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!They speak of you with evil intent;    your adversaries misuse your name.Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord,    and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?I have nothing but hatred for … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians Begins

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Whatever contextual confusion there may be in this letter, it begins with the typical opening of a first century letter written in the Greek style. Paul identifies himself as the author, along with Timothy, and addresses the … Continue reading →

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The Law Fulfilled

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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We Were Created by God

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Don Merritt

For you created my inmost being;    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;    your works are wonderful,    I know that full well.My frame was not hidden from you    when I was made in the secret place,    when I … Continue reading →

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God is Always There for Us

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Don Merritt

Where can I go from your Spirit?    Where can I flee from your presence?If I go up to the heavens, you are there;    if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.If I rise on the wings of the dawn,    if I settle on … Continue reading →

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The Problem with 2 Corinthians

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

I’m not quite sure what I should do about the book of 2 Corinthians; that’s the bottom line. On the one hand, I want to just blog right through it like I do with other books; when I’ve completed that, … Continue reading →

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More Exhortation

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Don Merritt

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving … Continue reading →

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