2 Corinthians 5:12-17

The ministry appraisal 1

In 2 Corinthians 5:14 Paul spells out what governs and shapes him in his gospel ministry. His logic is the logic of Christ's love—it controls not only what he says but also how he says it and to whom. This famous verse, when understood in its context, not only challenges us in our own life goals and decisions, but also enables us to assess our own personal ministry; and that of other forms of Christian ministry as they are presented to us.