I Corinthians 4:6-8 (Part 19) Service Without Pride

• His teaching method—v. 6

• The standard

• Powerful argument—v. 7

His teaching method—v. 6

• “These things”—this is the paragraph of 4:1-5

• The theme—do not judge

• The conclusion

o Wait for the right time

o And the right judge

• “Figure”

o Paul and Apollos represent the bigger picture—every believer

• His teaching method—apply the principle to himself and to all the others as well

• He makes the issue not personality but rather truth

The standard for their conduct

• Do not exceed what is written—v. 6

• Attitudes and conduct are to be defined by Scripture

• “Written”—points to the OT—3 places he already referred to the OT

o God has judged human wisdom—so think like that—1:19

o God is to be our glory—stay within that framework—1:31

o Human wisdom is its own enemy—3:19-20

*Principle—arrogance is not dealt with directly—he wants them to see the issue themselves