Scripture reading always brings thoughts to me.
The line of reasoning that I’m about to present began with jars of clay in 2 Corinthians 4:7; however, to understand this, ‘Treasure in our jars of clay’ we must go back to verse 6 to identify the Treasure.

Of course, our Treasure is JESUS, and because of Him, we have a message to proclaim to the world and encouragement to give to one another.

With that groundwork laid, I’m here to say, The Gospel of JESUS CHRIST is not given to us to beat people up with. We are not to take Scripture to prove ourselves right and others wrong. 

Again, the Gospel is not to beat people up with it, but rather to show them the way out of their misery.
Now, if they don’t see themselves in misery, they are not yet ready to receive The Good News — but by GOD’s grace and our prayers, they will get there.

So, Scripture is not to push people down; it’s to lift them up and out.
Please don’t miss the out part. 
JESUS’ Gospel doesn’t condemn people; people are condemned already.
Remember John 3:16 and 17?
So, Scripture is a weapon, but it is not a weapon to be used against one another, but rather against our enemy (and that’s a whole other post).

Wrapping up here, we must not use the Gospel (The Scriptures) to put people in their place. I’ve been guilty of trying to do this. I repent!
Instead, by His grace and in His Love, we shall be conduits, seeing the power of the Scripture set captives all around us free of sin and misery! 
Let me phrase this way: Scripture is not for us to prove a point; it is to POINT — Point People to JESUS.

I want to do this! You too? 

Holy Hugs, Kathie