The Undercover Adventist

“For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity…we have had our conversation in the world.” — 2 Corinthians 1:12 Few things are more painful than having our motives questioned when we know our intentions were sincere. We may have tried to help, encourage, serve, or do what we believed was right, only to have someone interpret our actions in the worst possible way. Even when we can explain ourselves, the experience can leave us frustrated and wounded. Paul knew something about this. In 2 Corinthians 1, some of the believers in Corinth had apparently questioned his sincerity because he had changed his travel plans. What Paul intended as a decision made with care was interpreted by some as inconsistency or unreliability. Instead of responding with anger, Paul explained his heart and appealed to the integrity of his conscience. He wrote, “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity…we...

  Sabbath School First and Second Corinthians  Love-Driven Ministry Lesson 9 - Monday When Your Motives Are Questioned Read 2 Corinthians 1:12–14; 2:17; 4:2 One of the most painful experiences in life is to have our motives questioned when we know our intentions were sincere. We may do something because we genuinely want to help, only to have someone assume we had selfish reasons. We may make a difficult decision for what we believe is the right reason, only to have others misunderstand it. Paul experienced something similar in his relationship with the Corinthians. In 2 Corinthians 1:12, Paul writes: “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity... we have had our conversation in the world.” Paul was confident that he had acted with sincerity. He wasn't claiming to be perfect. Rather, he was saying that his conduct toward the Corinthians had been motivated by genuine love and integrity rather than selfish ambition. Paul Ha...

If you are an Adventist, you have probably been judged on the basis of  Ellen G. White. The Undercover Adventist has just set a new milestone. Having now been judged from both sides. You see, we now get judged by not following Ellen G. White. And now, we are told that we are doing things JUST because of Ellen G. White. Of course Jesus was under attacks such as this. John the Baptist was accused of not eating or drinking, and Jesus was accused of eating and drinking. We believe this is the context of what Jesus meant when he said not to judge. The Pharisees judged Jesus by he did on the Sabbath. We are certain many Adventists would have been right there accusing as well. After all, on the surface, gathering grain was a BIG no-no on Sabbath. But motives are always the true measurement. And we do not know people's motives. Ellen G. White does not need anyone to defend her. She can stand on her own merit. Whatever she said must be taken in context and always tracked by The Bible....