In chapter 4 Paul talks about his ministry that even through difficulties, he does not lose heart. Their ministry is based on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, not on their human abilities. He considered their hardship as the death of Christ so that the life of Christ may be in them. In chapters 5-6, Paul compared the earthly tent, home which is temporal, to our heavenly home which is eternal and in the presence of the Lord, that is why they can have courage. This is also the reason why he lives his life to honor the Lord because all believers will appear before the judgment seat of Christ and give an account for their actions, both good or bad. This spurs them on to share Christ. He is an ambassador for Christ in order to try and reconcile the world with God. Paul then reminded the Corinthians to not be bound to unbelievers because they do not understand the ways of God. In chapter 7 Paul shares his heart and after hearing news from Titus that the church received Paul's instructions well, Paul was encouraged, and fill with joy and confidence about the church in Corinth.
