All things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas (1 Corinthians 3:22). Here’s the great thing about following God: You get the best of everything. Think about it. When you follow a person, you get the good, the bad, … Continue reading
So then, no more boasting about men! (1 Corinthians 3:21) How many times have you seen a church grow and grow and grow because of the ministry of one particular man. He’s a great teacher, or a powerful speaker, or … Continue reading
As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” (1 Corinthians 3:19-20) Things I’ve seen in this world of ours… Demonstrators protesting against angry and … Continue reading
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight (1 Corinthians 3:19). Psssst…. Have you, uh, noticed what passes for wisdom in these days? Hmm? Stand firm, Beloved. Happy Tuesday. … Continue reading
If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a “fool” so that he may become wise (1 Corinthians 3:18). OK boys and girls, it’s time for a spiritual self-check! How … Continue reading
Do not deceive yourselves. (1 Corinthians 3:18). But we’re so good at that! We do it all the time. Well, at least I do. Sometimes I think I’m strong when God knows I’m not. Sometimes I think I’m brave when … Continue reading
If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him, for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple (1 Corinthians 3:17). Yep, that would be a warning, right there. Don’t mess with God’s people. Remember, this is in the … Continue reading
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? (1 Corinthians 3:16) We are God’s temple. We, plural, collectively, as in The Church. A little later in this letter, Paul is going to … Continue reading
If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and … Continue reading
If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and … Continue reading