2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, having this ministry, according to the mercy shown to us, we do not faint; 2 on the contrary, we reject the things that are hidden because they are shameful, not walking in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God; rather, we commend ourselves to every man's conscience, in the presence of God, by the manifestation of the truth. 3 But if our gospel is still hidden, it is hidden to those who are lost, 4 among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who believe not, so that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, which is the image of God. 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants, for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who said, Light shall shine out of darkness, hath himself shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the excellency of the power may belong to God and not to us. 8 We are troubled in every way, but not distressed; perplexed, but not discouraged; 9 persecuted, but not helpless; slaughtered, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that his life may also be manifested in our body. 11 For we who live are always being handed over to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So death works in us, but life in you. 13 But having the same spirit of faith, as it is written, I believed; That's why I said it. We also believe; Therefore we also speak, 14 knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and will present us with you. 15 For all things exist for your sake, so that grace abounds and makes thanksgiving abound among many, to the glory of God. Pastor Paulo Seabra is an experienced pastor both in church management and in the pulpit and word. He actively participated in the history of the Baptists in Brazil and Ceará. He pastored many churches during his life, always with a structural, conceptual and multiplying vision. He currently pastors the Alvorada Baptist Church in Fortaleza. Alvorada Baptist Church In addition to being faithful and committed to the Word of God, we are a joyful Church, whose joy is manifested in the message we believe and proclaim. Avenida Padre Antônio Tomás, 2083 Aldeota Fortaleza Call (85) 3261-2765