A CONVICTING EXAMPLE, A COMFORTING GOSPEL. Paul’s singularly focused concern for the cause of Christ and his gospel is in sharp contrast to our puny efforts and quick complaints. Paul’s radical example is convicting. That is not an inappropriate response. God is good when his Word exposes our sin and draws us into repentant confession and humility. We should be reproved by Paul’s bold example. But we should also be comforted by the very gospel he so radically preached. Jesus died
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