(2Co 1:12) “For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.” Notice that the praise for the life Paul had led was not to self (fleshly wisdom) but to the influence and guidance of God (by the grace of God).