Day 10 - 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

4 So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries. 2 Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. 3 As for me, it matters very little how I might be evaluated by you or by any human authority. I don’t even trust my own judgment on this point. 4 My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.

5 So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.

6 Dear brothers and sisters, I have used Apollos and myself to illustrate what I’ve been saying. If you pay attention to what I have quoted from the Scriptures, you won’t be proud of one of your leaders at the expense of another. 7 For what gives you the right to make such a judgment? What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift?

Terrie's Comments:
Keep your heavenly perspective... God's opinion is the only one that matters.  We are not to make judgement about anyone ahead of when Christ returns.  We are not to judge (good or bad, because we do not see motives) our leaders even when they seem to have it all together.  God will do the judging and he will give them the praise they deserve based on their heart condition.  Keep in mind everything is a gift from God. 


Tori's Comments:
When we can't even trust our own opinion..what a humbling thought! 

And the fact that God will bring our motives to light is enough to make me examine myself. Especially my heart.


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