Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

“I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit, so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes” [2 Corinthians 9-11 NLT].

We used to sing in children’s meetings:

“This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine…

Won’t let Satan snuff it out, I’m going to let it shine”

There is nothing that will snuff out the light, and hinder our fellowship with God, faster than an unforgiving spirit. For that reason Paul says, “we are familiar with his evil schemes” [verse 11]. The word “schemes” is variously translated as wiles, intentions or strategies. Notice that…