TOO BIG FOR YOUR BRITCHES

1 Corinthians 4:1–7 ESV

1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God. 6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another. 7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?

1-TO THE LEADERS.

A-THE LEADERS ARE CONSIDERED AS SERVANTS AND STEWARDS.

John 3:30 ESV

30 He must increase, but I must decrease.”

1 CORINTHIANS

1 Peter 5:2 ESV

2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;

1 PETER 5

B-THE LEADERS ARE TO BE FOUND FAITHFUL.

1 Corinthians 4:2 ESV

2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV

15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

C- THE LEADERS ARE NOT TOO ADD TO THE WORD OF GOD.

1 Corinthians 4:6 ESV

6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another.

1 Corinthians 4:7 ESV

7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?

1 CORINTHIANS 4:

D- THE LEADERS WILL BE JUDGED BY GOD.

1 Corinthians 4:4 ESV

4 For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me.

1 CORINTHIANS

2-TO THE CHURCH.

A- TAKE CAUTION WHEN JUDGING A PERSONS MINISTRY.

1 Corinthians 4:5 ESV

5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

John 7:18 ESV

18 The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.

JOHN

1 Corinthians 5:11 ESV

11 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one.

2 John 10 ESV

10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,

2 Timothy 2:17 ESV

17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

B-REALIZE THAT WHAT YOU HAVE WAS GIVEN TO YOU BY GRACE.

1 Corinthians 4:7 ESV

7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?

Ephesians 2:8–9 ESV

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.