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LAST WEEK
We looked at Chapter 3
We saw Paul expose a few behaviors that were making there way into the Corinthian Church
He was quick to not just expose the behaviors but to clarify what church is supposed to be about
Whether we are sowing or watering, we are not in charge of the results
It is God who gives the increase.
It is God who is in charge of bringing people to Christ
THIS WEEK
We are going to continue in 1st Corinthians
Paul is going to continue teaching us about the relationship that exists between leaders and followers.
One question that I want to ask is this:
“What should you require of me as the Lead Pastor of this Church?”
“What is required from the Pastors, and Leaders of this Church?”
TURN TO
PRAY
Church Family
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Both present and absent
This is the one non negotiable, uncompromisable qualification that you are to hold me to.
Paul, considering the leaders of the church says this:
TO YOU WHO ARE FOLLOWING CHRIST
ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND
THAT WE ARE MERE SERVANTS AND STEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES OF GOD
AS WE FULFILL THIS CALLING TO SERVE AND STEWARD OUR GIFTS
We servants of Christ
We Stewards of the mystery of God
MUST BE FOUND FAITHFUL
In all areas of life
Marriage
With the Lord
With our Finances
At our places of employment
WE MUST BE FOUND FAITHFUL
As leaders, Paul, Apollos, and Peter needed to keep “faithfulness” as their primary goal.
Why Faithfulness?
I believe that this characteristic best represents Jesus to the world today
it is faithfulness that sets us apart
it is faithfulness that creates trust
it is faithfulness that this world is lacking
So many employers are looking for consistency
Companies looking for steadfastness
People struggling with trusting others
Why?
Because Faithfulness is lacking
Because Faithfulness is uncommon
As Church Leaders, Faithfulness, sets us apart from the Secular
As Church Leaders, Faithfulness, creates a Faithful Culture
It starts with us.
You might say: “That’s great for the pastor, but what about the general public?”
What about those who aren’t in leadership
This Command isn’t just for the Leader, but for the follower also.
2 THINGS:
You should learn from the faithfulness of your leadership
The Faithfulness of the leadership should keep you accountable
It should teach you something
It’s a cosign to what Jesus desires of you.
WHAT DO I MEAN?
2. The follower of Christ must understand that Church Leaders
Are not the hero of your story
But we put your hand in the hands of the Hero
Are not the protagonist of the journey
But we know Him well, and He is Good.
It’s like the Beavers said to Susan in Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
See, she had never met a Lion
So she asked, “Is he quite-safe?”
“Safe, Who said anything about safe?
Course he isn’t safe.
But He is good.
He’s the King I tell you”
“Aslan is not safe, but He is Good”
We are mere servants and stewards of the glorious news of the King, Jesus Christ
Messengers that are faithfully pointing people to Jesus.
Not just in the preaching
But in the every day of life
Both in the Mountain tops and the Valleys
The Oasis and the Desert
We are here as examples of what following Jesus looks like
There will be mistakes
There will be failures
There will be poor decisions
But how we react to these will speak to the Biblical Worldview we preach about.
In a culture that was so focused on status and title
If we are not being good stewards of God’s Word
You come alongside one another and encourage them to take more steps of faith
You must be found faithful in calling us out and bringing us back to Centralizing Jesus
Paul begins to redefine how people see status
You
Paul begins to level the playing field of the kingdom
In reading this, we may be a bit challenged in our understanding of this text.
So let’s break it down a bit:
Paul then throws a bit of a curve ball
He says:
He says:
Look I know you might not like what I have to say
I know you like to elevate people in ranking
I know your culture tells you that this is ok to do
But I am not the culturally relevant pastor
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In fact, it doesn’t matter what you have to say about me
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I am not your
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