Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who put a veil over his face so the people of Israel would not see the glory, even though it was destined to fade away. NLT

This is a statement about Paul’s ministry. He is going to be ”bold” in clearly stating New Covenant truth. He isn’t going to ”veil” it in any way.

Tom Wright says: ‘The Corinthians, we may assume, had criticized him for his blunt, clear, no-nonsense teaching. They would have preferred something more oblique, more fashionable, something less dazzling and inescapable, something less demanding.’

He also explains: ‘The Corinthians have allowed themselves to imagine that an apostle – a leader of this new movement that they’d joined – ought to conform to the standards of showy leadership, flowery and entertaining speaking, personal charm and flattery, that they were used to in their culture.’

But Paul just speaks clearly and openly and directly.

I am reminded of some words from John White, who, as I recall, said Christian witness is really about honesty, plain and simple. We are not in hiding about who we are and what we believe.

”Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.” 1 Peter 3:15 NLT.

PRAYER: I pray, Lord, that this very day I will be ready to explain my beliefs about you to anyone who asks. I don’t want to live my life in hiding. And may people ask!