Perhaps because the false teachers in Corinth had been boasting of their “revelations,” Paul let the Corinthians know that he himself had spiritual experiences that far surpassed whatever experiences these false teachers may have had.
He had in fact been carried to heaven into the presence of God (although Paul himself wasn’t sure if it was just a vision or it really happened).
But then Paul said this:
But I refrain (from boasting about my experience), so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say. (2 Corinthians 12:6)
In other words, we may have all sorts of spiritual “experiences.” And I am by no means discounting them as a part of our Christian lives. But we shouldn’t be using them as reasons to boast of our spirituality to others.
True spirituality is found in what we say and do moment to moment, day to day.
That’s what people should see when they see us. Not our awesome spiritual experiences. But God’s working and speaking through us to touch the lives around us. And this, not for our own glory, but for His.
Do you have awesome experiences with God? That’s great!
But a true spiritual experience doesn’t end with the spiritual high. It should translate into our day to day speech and actions.
Does it translate into yours?
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