2 Corinthians 4

I was touched by two thoughts I had this morning as Paul again wrote the Corinthians -

"THEREFORE seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2 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."  (New Testament | 2 Corinthians 4:1 - 2)

As saints and ministers of His gospel, we to should denounce dishonesty, dishonest and deceitful craftiness, and doing all things deceitfully in our own lives.  In fact in our temple recommend interviews, we are asked if we are honest with our fellowmen.  In my mind, politics and other businesses should not be exempted.

Second thought came as we serve our fellowman.  Paul wrote -

"For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day."  (New Testament | 2 Corinthians 4:15 - 16)

In my mind, "our outward man perish" suggest wear and tear and exhaustion.  But what find to be true, that even in exhaustion, "the inward man is renewed day by day".  As I may tire from visiting members concerning their needs and tribulations, in all cases, I return being uplifted and strengthened.