1 Corinthians 4
Whose opinion really matters?
Paul urges the Corinthians not to think of Peter, Apollos, and himself as leaders, but as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. He presents three characteristics of a true minister. Today we will only look at the first one…
God is looking for genuine humility
The Corinthians had split into various cliques, each following its favorite preacher (Paul, Apollos, Peter etc.). Each group believed it was the only one to have the whole truth, and thus felt spiritually proud. Paul told the groups not to boast about being tied to a particular preacher because each …
Discipline in Love
Paul portrayed his special affection for the Corinthians and his special role. To unify the church, he appealed to his relationship with them. By “father†he meant he was the church’s founder. Because he started the church, he could be trusted to have its best interests at heart. Paul’s tough …