Passage
1 Corinthians 4:6-13 (ESV)
God Accepts Those Who Fear Him
Acts 10:17-35
Key Verse: 10:34
Fools for Christ
Date: Jun. 29, 2015
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 4:10a
First, do not go beyond what is written. (6-7) The believers in Corinth became the victims of spiritual pride when they forgot God's grace and word. God clearly reveals himself-his holiness, judgment and mercy-in the Bible. He revealed his glorious purpose of salvation in the cross. In the word of God and the cross of Christ we have received God's blessings in abundance-the privilege of knowing him, of being known by him and of being created newly as his children. We cannot boast; we can only humbly thank him for such a gift.
Second, the scum of the earth. (8-13) Paul saw in the Corinthian church the seeds of corrupted desire-to be their own "kings" and to be served by the gospel. In other words, they wanted benefits, not suffering. Paul's life was a different example. To the world he looks foolish. But he was a fool for Christ. An apostle's life does not look honorable according to the world's standards. But God uses such a life of suffering to give life to others.
Prayer: Prayer: Lord, help me to overcome pride and self-gratification, and live an apostle's life. Use me as a life-giver for others.
One Word: A fool for Christ
