Common Gospel or Compelling Gospel

2 Corinthians 6:3-11
"We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. 4 But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, 5 in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; 6 by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, 7 by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 by honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; 9 as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things."

Paul resolved to endure all things with grace and integrity for the sake of the Gospel. His highest value was the health and quality of the ministry of the Gospel he had been entrusted with - not his own reputation or comfort or success. This mindset left no room for pride, envy, selfishness or time off. In all things, at all times, Paul presented himself as a servant of the Gospel without reservation - compelled by the vary message.
So what is my highest value and aim? My reputation? My comfort? My favor? My life? There are times when I clearly set aside the Gospel and it's reputation for my own selfish sake. There are times when the Gospel is no more than a tool or means to my end of pleasing and promoting myself.
I suppose this is rooted in an unhealthy familiarity with the Gospel - it has become common and familiar. Instead, I should be in awe of the Gospel and the amazing love of God should compel me in all things to live a life worthy of the Gospel ministry at all times.

God -teach me to adore Your Gospel in awe and wonder. Purify my heart, my motives and my ministry to honor You and the vary Gospel I have been made to preach. Amen.