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‘Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.’ — 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 As Paul closed out His letter to the Corinthians, in which he addresses many problems
‘Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;’ — 1 Corinthians 15:1 The basics are called that for a reason. They are the essential facts or
‘Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.’ — 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is no secret that the Corinthians church had problems. The root cause of
What is the most important ingredient in the life of a Christian? What is more essential than great spiritual gifts, eloquent teaching abilities, extensive knowledge, incredible faith or tremendous sacrifice? The answer is charity – love in action. This is
‘Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.’ — 1 Corinthians 12:4–6
‘For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.’ — 1 Corinthians 11:31 The Corinthians were a special group of people, who had many gifts, abilities and blessings. But their talents and gifts caused them to be prideful
‘Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.’ — 1 Corinthians 10:31 After his own positive example in chapter nine, Paul proceeds to give the Corinthians the negative example of the
In order to illustrate to the Corinthians how they should be more concerned about others than themselves, Paul used himself as an example. He showed them that though he had a right as an apostle and a preacher to be
‘Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.’ — 1 Corinthians 8:1 One of the greatest problems amongst Christians is not a lack of knowledge but a lack of
‘Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.’ — 1 Corinthians 7:24 The gospel of Jesus Christ is a life-changing message. It should change everything about our priorities and our perspectives. Yet, the gospel can also
