# we have rejected secret and shameful ways This means that Paul and his coworkers refuse to do "secret and shameful" things. # secret and shameful ways "the things that people do secretly because they cause shame" # walk in craftiness "live by deceiving people" # we do not mishandle the word of God "we handle God's message correctly" or "we use the word of God properly" # we recommend ourselves to everyone's conscience This means that they provide enough evidence for each person who hears them to decide whether they are right or wrong. # in the sight of God "before God" or "with God as witness"