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.

2 Corinthians 1

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. v12

Wordly wisdom is one of the most tempting traps for me in terms of sin...relying on worldy wisdom vs God's grace.  I pray and I strive to rely fully on God's grace.

Paul also writes that we are to be confident and firm in our service to others - as we are Christ's ambassadors - in the same way that God is faithful and firm in our promises to us:

But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silas and Timothy—was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him it has always been “Yes.” For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ.

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are firm and faithful - always keeping Your promises...which are many and all blessings!  I am not worth such love and blessing by such a great God!  I am selfish...selfish in the service to my family...thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus and help me turn from such sin towards You.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength.  Help me love others as You do.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give me strength.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.