In the series Cobra Kai, the iconic characters from the original Karate Kid come to life again. There is still a contrast in fighting techniques. And there are still bullies and those who need to stand up and fight back. But one of the subthemes of the story is that those who were powerless can become powerful by learning a different way to approach an unavoidable fight. The kids who get bullied at the start learn how to defend themselves. They also learn that their new skill can be used to bully back, creating some big questions about the nature of power and morality. As we head back into 2 Corinthians, we pick up at a big transition. Most scholars believe that this section was written after some news had arrived from Corinth and Paul is now directly interacting with the words of the false leaders who have tried to supplant Paul. Paul starts his part of the battle by noting that we do not fight like the world does. What does that mean and how does it apply to our lives? Let’s see!
