That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. It happens from time to time. It also happens that some people find I am too conservative. Our budget used to be almost nothing, now we sometimes even have a little money left over.
Some ministers validate themselves because of the huge crowds they attract.
Paul faced this same issue. Paul's authority was questioned. He was accused of being a waffler. He was criticized at times for being weak. I know more about the law than anybody.