the need to examine their motives. The motives of envy and rivalry contradict the message of the self-giving love of Christ. Selfish ambition is not consistent with the proclamation of the cross of Christ. A desire to stir up trouble for fellow Christians undermines the unity of all who proclaim Christ. 18a Paul’s response to the envious preachers who desired to hurt him demonstrates his refusal to compete with other preachers. After exposing his opponents’ supposition that their preaching would
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