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An Unsafe Faith
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We are looking at the life of Paul today and his example as a believer who did not "play it safe" with his faith. In Paul, we observe a faith that was not comfortable, convenient, or cliched. It was all-in and with abandon to anything else that this life could offer. This type of faith often clashes with our "Americanized Christianity" and as today's message goes forth, it's intent is not to step on toes but rather, to motivate us to go deeper.
I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
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