The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Corinthians 10:3-6, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh,

4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.

5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 6 and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.”

Although I’ve forgotten the man who said it, I remember well his saying, “It is amazing how many proud and haughty people claim to be followers of the lowly Nazarene.” Even church people have serious differences from time-to-time. The Corinthian Church was a scrapy lot. Sin was rampant in the church and those who opposed one wrong were themselves guilty of another. Paul was not physically present during these differences, but it’s not hard to understand what he would have done had he been there.

This is not the right attitude for Christian people, Paul said. We’re not to be fleshly and act like unbelievers. Yes, it was a battle, but the secret to success and harmony is the spiritual reliance on Divine Power. Don’t “duke it out” with others; let the LORD handle the situation. “True knowledge makes men humble. Where there is exaltation of self, the knowledge of God is wanting.” Bring your thoughts and arguments into captivity in Christ. He alone can destroy what is opposed to Him.

Paul closes a measure of his argument when he says, “…we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.” Paul was the LORD’s ambassador in the situation. He was charged with authority from the LORD over all the matters that troubled the Corinthian believers. He knew those who were wrong and he was ready to secure justice for those who were right –but only when they would give up their self-righteous battle and let the LORD take full charge.

Making an application of this instruction to your own life may take some serious thought. Don’t overlook it! The LORD will fight all the battles for us who are committed to Him; but, He waits for us to turn to Him for help and give up trying to do it all by ourselves. Are you in a battle? Do you seem to be losing? Well, now you know what to do, just do it!

We love you and pray for you ever day,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”