II Corinthians 10

“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does” (3) Paul wanted the Corinthians to reject sin (like prideful comparisons,12) and grow in spiritual maturity, but he knew the battle could not be won by worldly methods of force or domination. Instead, believers had to open their minds and hearts to divine power, allowing God himself to demolish spiritual strongholds and tear down wrong ways of thinking (4-5).

“As your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand” (15). Despite our momentary struggles, we can trust that God is using His Spirit and His Word to help us overcome spiritual battles and grow up into maturity.