Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

November 17: 2Cor 7-10

Scripture: 2Corinthians 10:17 But, "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." 18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Observation: In the previous verses Paul gives guidelines for boasting. First (verse 12), boasting should not be done to compare one person to another—to make one person look better than another. Second (verse 13), boasting should be limited to the areas God has assigned. Third (verse 14), boasting should be limited to stating the truth. Fourth (verse 15, 16), boasting should not be taking credit for what others have done. Fifth (verse 17), boasting should be centered in the Lord.

Application: My best boasting is when I sing, “Look what the Lord has done!” I think the Lord likes to boast, “Look what my child has done!”

Prayer: Lord, May my life bring you much joy and give you reason to boast. Amen.

Pastor Leon

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