1 Corinthians 4 - Day 775

1 Corinthians 4 - Day 775 (link to reading)

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13

Observation: Paul explains to the Corinthians that God allows His apostles to be ridiculed and mistreated, "like everybody's trash."

Application: Interestingly, the title of being an apostle in our modern church doesn't mean the same thing that it did in the 1st century.  Today, it's an honor to be called an "apostle" of God, but back then an apostle was treated like garbage.  Yet notice Paul's approach in correcting the Corinthians believers.  He doesn't cower in fear, about how they will respond, rather, he graciously explains the truth to them.  He treats them like adults and allows them to make their own decisions, but warns them of the consequences.

Prayer: Lord, forgive me of my arrogance...