The Right Yardstick

1. The easy option of comparison v12.
   The wrong way in which we can make ourselves feel good about ourselves.

2. God's appointed boundaries v13.
   We are not to think (or boast) of ourselves more highly than we ought, but only according to the measure of the gift of Christ, we must accept the limits God places upon us in his providence.

3. The Corinthian church was within the apostles bounds v15.
   The apostle defends his right of ministerial charge.

4. Hopes of solid progress v15,16.

5. The verdict that matters v17,18.
   Rejoicing in God's commendation not man's.

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