Corinthians could have been written to me, to the church of Salisbury. It is crazy. How people are the same, 2000 years ago and today!
I can't even imagine Paul trying to address our issues today. All the things we get wrapped up in that take away from what really the message of Jesus is about.
1 Corinthians 4:3- "What about me? Have I been faithful? Well it matters very little what you or anyone else thinks. I don't even trust my judgement on this point. 4 My conscience is clear , but that isn't what matters. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.
I think that is exactly right. What about ME? Have I been faithful? I think we can get very confident serving in our comfortable churches. Are we really being faithful? Or are we just are playing the role. I lived it for years. I was one of the most faithful, I taught others, I said the right things, looked the right way... I would have said I def was faithful. But was I faithful to the right things? Was I faithful in my taking a step with Jesus everyday on my spiritual journey. I Like Paul said .. I don't even trust my judgement on this point.
Vs 20 For the kingdom of God is not just fancy talk; it is living by Gods power.
Are you living by Gods power and what would and does that look like - you who are the church?
Heather Wilson
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