2Co11

Paul's goal for believers: complete and pure devotion to Christ. When He boiled it down for the Corinthians, this was his conclusion.

Generally we are not conflicted over what Christ would have us do, but rather the actual desire and ability to get it done. Often our desires are in conflict. What we want is different than what Christ wants for us. Maturity in Christ is actually believing and obeying what Christ wants.

Paul concludes this chapter with the reality that obedience to Christ is often NOT an easy or trouble free path to follow. It is hard, but worth it.