“For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward” (2 Corinthians 1:12).
TEXT — 2 Corinthians 1:12-24
Message
Sincerity is an essential virtue of a genuine Christian. Salvation carries a total transformation of the fleshly and untoward character traits such as craftiness, hypocrisy, duplicity, self-conceit, violence, oppression, pride and other social and moral vices with it. A Christian’s behaviour is typified by godly sincerity and humility so that the preaching of the gospel is not hindered. Sincerity involves speaking the whole truth in love and humility, and living a life in line with the truth being professed.
Apostle Paul pointed out the exemplary life he lived among the Corinthian brethren when he addressed the members of the church and “all the saints which are in all Achaia”. He called them boldly to witness to his life of “simplicity and godly sincerity… by the grace of God”.
Apostle Paul was also able to testify to the truism of all the promises of God in Christ Jesus as “yea” and “amen”. With companions such as Silvanus (or Silas), Timotheus (or Timothy) and armed with the gospel of truth and godly sincerity, Paul was able to preach, through Macedonia to Judea and back, confirming the saints and rebuking the straying ones.
Paul’s manner of life and speech are sources of succour and confidence for heaven-bound Christians. He confirmed the assurance and dependability of Christ’s gospel and promises. He sealed his affirmation with the confession of the anointing by God. What a challenge! Today’s earnest demand in the church, in public and private life is ‘godly sincerity’. If we set our minds to it, it is achievable, by the grace of God.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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Happy birthday to Pst. Dr. William Folorunso Kumuyi today. May God continue to support and uphold you, your family and ministry. Live long and continue to prosper with good health….. more anointing and spiritual strength. Thank you for the Daily Manna devotional.
Happy birthday Sir.
You have shown to us that walking with God all the days of one’s life is possible. The grace and strength of the Lord continually rests on you, family and ministry IJN-Amen🙏🙏.
Daily manna has helped greatly in my Spiritual journey. I’m very grateful for the servant of God. And I wish him more grace
In Jesus Christ priceless Name Amen.
Happy birthday to Pst. Dr. William Folorunso Kumuyi today. May God continue to support and uphold you, your family and ministry. Live long and continue to prosper with good health….. more anointing and spiritual strength. Thank you for the Daily Manna devotional.
Happy birthday Sir.
You have shown to us that walking with God all the days of one’s life is possible. The grace and strength of the Lord continually rests on you, family and ministry IJN-Amen🙏🙏.
I love daddy Kumuyi, I love DLCM.
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Daily manna has helped greatly in my Spiritual journey. I’m very grateful for the servant of God. And I wish him more grace
In Jesus Christ priceless Name Amen.
Sir, we thank God for such a blessed day in our lives. His grace which has found Will enable see HIM even as HE is in heaven at last Amen.
God help me to live a Godly and sincere life as a Christian in Jesus name, Amen.