July 26 2020

Drift; A broken church

Of the problems the church of God at Corinth

Divisions

Now we address the judgment passed on Paul and the pride which caused it

1 Corinthians 1:5 NASB95

5 that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge,

When everything means less than everything

1 Corinthians 4:1–9 NASB95

1 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. 3 But to me it is a very small thing that I may be examined by you, or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself. 4 For I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord. 5 Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God. 6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that in us you may learn not to exceed what is written, so that no one of you will become arrogant in behalf of one against the other. 7 For who regards you as superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? 8 You are already filled, you have already become rich, you have become kings without us; and indeed, I wish that you had become kings so that we also might reign with you. 9 For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.

the one who examines me

the Lord

passing judgment

servant and steward

What does God require?

“praise will come to him from God”

superiority

perceived “kings”

“had not received it”

“in everything”

Why do we need reminded?

Who are you trying to impress?

If you are impressing people, then you are looking for people to impress you.

This should be your old address

Seeking to be impressive often takes the credit away from what God has done.

What does God want to see?

Gratitude

Faithfulness

How will He judge you?

By what measure will He examine you?