How to be a Discerning Disciple, Part 1 (2 Corinthians 12:11–21)

October 15, 2026

Pastors, podcasters, professors, influencers, and friends all claim to care about your spiritual growth, but, how can you know for sure? In Part 1 of this two-part look at 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, the Apostle Paul deals with this exact question. Instead of mimicking the tactics of his critics, he gives the Corinthians six tests to discern genuine spiritual influence in a world of competing voices.