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1 Corinthians Purpose: To respond to reports about prideful posturing, and to answer local church questions. Theme: Humility-based unity. Purpose: To respond to reports about prideful posturing, and to answer local church questions. Theme: Humility-based unity.

Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

1 One should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful. 3 So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord. 5 So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (NET Bible)

“Human judgment has little value; even self- evaluation is unreliable.” –Frank E. Gaebelein “Human judgment has little value; even self- evaluation is unreliable.” –Frank E. Gaebelein Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s even when it is unpopular Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s even when it is unpopular Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

6 I have applied these things to myself and Apollos because of you, brothers and sisters, so that through us you may learn “not to go beyond what is written,” so that none of you will be puffed up in favor of the one against the other. 7 For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not? 8 Already you are satisfied! Already you are rich! You have become kings without us! I wish you had become kings so that we could reign with you! 9 For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people. 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 (NET Bible)

10 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored! 11 To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, poorly clothed, brutally treated, and without a roof over our heads. 12 We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure, 13 when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world’s dirt and scum, even now. 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 (NET Bible)

“Becoming arrogant, puffed up, inflated.” 1 Corinthians 4:6 1 Corinthians 4:18 1 Corinthians 4:19 1 Corinthians 5:2 1 Corinthians 8:1 1 Corinthians 13:4 “Becoming arrogant, puffed up, inflated.” 1 Corinthians 4:6 1 Corinthians 4:18 1 Corinthians 4:19 1 Corinthians 5:2 1 Corinthians 8:1 1 Corinthians 13:4 Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

Learning humility “was a difficult lesson, for the Greeks believed humility was a despicable trait of a slave, a sign of weakness, not a characteristic of great men.” –BKC Learning humility “was a difficult lesson, for the Greeks believed humility was a despicable trait of a slave, a sign of weakness, not a characteristic of great men.” –BKC Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

“What a contrast: the apostles— foolish, weak, and dishonored; the Corinthians—wise, strong, and honored!” –Frank E. Gaebelein “What a contrast: the apostles— foolish, weak, and dishonored; the Corinthians—wise, strong, and honored!” –Frank E. Gaebelein Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

12 We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure, 13 when people lie about us, we answer in a friendly manner. We are the world’s dirt and scum, even now. 1 Corinthians 4:12-13 (NET Bible)

Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s even when it is unpopular Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s even when it is unpopular Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s even when it is unpopular so others will have something to imitate Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s even when it is unpopular so others will have something to imitate Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

14 I am not writing these things to shame you, but to correct you as my dear children. 15 For though you may have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, because I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 16 I encourage you, then, be imitators of me. 17 For this reason, I have sent Timothy to you, who is my dear and faithful son in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church. 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (NET Bible)

18 Some have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you. 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only the talk of these arrogant people, but also their power. 20 For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power. 21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness? 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (NET Bible)

1 Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NET Bible)

Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s even when it is unpopular so others will have something to imitate Pursue faithfulness… in God’s eyes, not man’s even when it is unpopular so others will have something to imitate Why We Should Pursue Faithfulness

1 Corinthians Applications: Read/study 1 Corinthians 5. [ Live to please the One who judges justly. Catch your natural reactions before they happen. Respond supernaturally. Identify your disciples who are imitating you as you imitate Christ. Applications: Read/study 1 Corinthians 5. [ Live to please the One who judges justly. Catch your natural reactions before they happen. Respond supernaturally. Identify your disciples who are imitating you as you imitate Christ.