We all know people who are full of confidence in a way that makes everyone else irritated. The self-focus of this kind of confidence seems to think everyone else matters less and is not worth their time. Many people – Christians included – assume from people like this that confidence is the same as pride. Basically, you have to have a big head to be sure of what you’re doing. However, in these few verses, Paul exudes confidence without surrendering his humility. He warns the Corinthians that he is coming to correct them if they don’t turn from their direction quickly. But this is not about Paul being higher or better. Instead, it is about recognizing that he can walk by faith since God has given him this calling. What callings have we clearly been given from God that need us to walk in confidence by faith?
