Those who desire the glorification of self, those who crave controversy, those who are driven by the love of money – those desires will lead to humiliation, loss, and bankruptcy. But Paul shows us a better way.
The God who upholds the world is especially present to give strength to those who believe.
God’s free grace doesn’t excuse us from pursuing goodness, but God’s free grace is actually what establishes and incentivizes good conduct in God’s people.
The grace of God we receive through faith in Christ is just as potent, just as precious, and just as complete as the grace received by the apostles.