Outward Appearances and God's Assessment

I. Paul Re-Asserts His Authority v. 6-11

II. The Danger and Folly of Self-Assessment v. 12, 17, 18

A.  The Wrong Standard of Measurement v.  12
	
B.  The Scripture Cited v.  17  

	Jeremiah 9:23-24 

	1.  Exercising Loving-kindness Steadfast love, steadfast loyalty, unfailing devotion, merciful love.

	2.  Judgment (justice)
	                    
	3.  Righteousness 
		When righteousness is obtained,  justice is enjoyed.
		When judgment is perverted – there can be no righteousness.

C.  The Proper Standard of Measurement v. 18 

	1 Corinthians 4:3-5

III. Paul's Missionary Vision v. 13-16

A. Paul's Sphere Included Them 13-14

B. Paul Desired an even Greater Sphere of Influence 15-16

C. Paul Desired them to be Co-Laborers and not Opponents 15b