2 Corinthians 7:16 16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. ref. - Phm 8,21 - 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient. 21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. Paul was confident in the Corinthians because they had proven themselves. How many times in a day do we have the opportunity to prove ourselves loyal, obedient, and worthy of

1 Peter 2:3-5 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious. 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. ref. - Heb 6:5 - And have tasted of the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, Eph. 2:21 - In whom all the building fitly framed together growth u