Fragrance or Stench?

II Corinthians 2:14-17

Thanks be to God,--A thankful heart & attitude.

Who always leads us--Continually guides our way.

In triumphal procession in Christ--As members of His body (His body parts) we have the victory over the enemy through His cross.

And through us spreads everywhere--Wherever we go, whoever we meet along the way.

The fragrance of the knowledge of Him.--We exude like a fragranced candle, the smell of Christ.

For we are to God the aroma of Christ--God smells the incense of Christ in us.

Among those who are being saved--Those who are turning toward God, being drawn to Him.

And those who are perishing.--Those who persist in turning away from God.

To the latter we are the smell of death;--The stench of rotting flesh, as they embrace death.

To the former, the fragrance of life.--The perfume of Heaven, attractive to those whose home is not of this world.

And who is equal to such a task?--Certainly not I! 

Unlike so many,--Some pastors and teachers, T.V. evangelists, etc.

We do not peddle the Word of God for profit.--We are not selling spiritual things for material gain or charging money for learning.

On the contrary,--Opposite to those who seek to earn financial gain for preaching.

In Christ we speak before God--Through the power of the Spirit of Christ, and fully accountable to God.

With sincerity,--Honesty, openness, truthfulness.

Like men sent from God.--As we are, sent out to you by God to bear His message; not out to promote ourselves.