Stewards of the Mysteries of God

A calling to preach the Gospel is not an assignment to be taken lightly. James cautions against many people pursuing this divinely ordained position within God's kingdom because the high standard by which such a person will be judged by God (Jam 3:1). Further, Paul reminds the church at Corinth that the apostles are servants of Christ by which glory is to be given to God. Therefore, their service should be not source of division, causing the congregation at Corinth to misappropriate their affections more on a preacher's giftings and appearance, than the One who sent them. This Sunday, Paul exhorts them to discontinue these evil judgments considering the fact a preacher true Judge is God alone.
Focus Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
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