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1 " It is always much more difficult for Christians to detect a fundamentally sinful attitude in other Christians than in pagans—especially if that attitude is endemic to contemporary society, thereby reducing or eliminating the “shock” force of that sin. "
― D.A. Carson , A Model of Christian Maturity: An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 10–13
2 " Argue a skeptic into a corner, and you will not take his mind captive for Christ, but pray for him, proclaim the gospel to him, live out the gospel of peace, walk righteously by faith until he senses your ultimate allegiance and citizenship are vastly different from his own, and you may discover that the power of truth, the convicting and regenerating work of the Holy Spirit, and the glories of Christ Jesus shatter his reasons and demolish his arguments until you take captive his mind and heart to make them obedient to Christ. "
3 " Close to the heart of the business of discipling another in the Christian faith is the self-discipline of serving as a model to the apprentice. "
4 " Paul is normally very reticent to speak about the wonderful things God performs through him or reveals to him. "
5 " Perhaps one of the most difficult charges a mature Christian leader may face is the double-barreled barb that he lacks credentials and effectiveness while exercising too much authority. "