Again, do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ. But we do all things, beloved, for your edification. For I fear lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you do not wish; lest there be contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, backbitings, whisperings, conceits, tumults;  lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and I shall mourn for many who have sinned before and have not repented of the uncleanness, fornication, and lewdness which they have practiced.

Paul is always concerned for those he ministers to that they continue to grow in Godliness. “Edification” has a sense of growth, improvement.

Likewise, I need to focus on the most complete and lucid presentation of the Gospel that I am capable of. My task is to assist my audience; to lead them into lives lived through Kingdom eyes. Every word issuing from my mouth must be chosen to enhance that outcome.

Readings:

Morning Psalm 910, Noon Psalm 119:121-128, Evening Psalm 101