Plain Pure Gospel

2 Corinthians 4:2 KJV

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

What a powerful thought. Paul had

• Renounced
• Thrown away
• Rejected

any form of manipulation of the Gospel. He had come to the place where he plainly put before his listeners (or readers) the truth of God's Word, the Gospel, and before God (in other words) trusting God, commended himself and his message to the consciences of them that heard.

Paul's purpose was not to make a name for himself. His goal was not to gain a large follow. He had not allowed even himself to be deceived into thinking that if he could get people to follow him he had helped them. Paul recognized that his only purpose before God and the only real help he had to offer those the Lord placed before him was the plain and pure Gospel.

And that is all he gave them.