Introduction
I Corinthians 1:1-3Love them.
I Corinthians 1:4 – These people were troublesome for Paul, but he was thankful for them.I Corinthians 4:14-15I Corinthians 10:14 – He loved them!I Corinthians 15:58I Corinthians 16:23-24The simple fact that he was writing to them shows his love for the Corinthians.There is nothing in the Bible that says you must have a relationship with someone before you can helm them spiritually. Paul spoke to complete strangers constantly.Tell them what’s right and wrong.
Paul was clear with the Corinthians:I Corinthians 1:10-11 – divisions among themI Corinthians 3:1 – men of flesh … infants in ChristI Corinthians 4:7 – arrogant, as though I were not coming to youI Corinthians 5:1 – immorality among youI Corinthians 6:8 – you yourselves wrong and defraudI Corinthians 9:11 – is it too much if we reap material things from youI Corinthians 11:20 – when you meet … it is not to eat the Lord’s SupperI Corinthians 15:12 – you say there is no resurrection of the deadI Corinthians 7:1-2, 10 – Paul got pretty personal!Imagine a doctor that won’t tell the patient what the problem is.Minimize yourself and magnify God.
I Corinthians 1:12-15 – Paul tried to minimize himself.I Corinthians 3:5I Corinthians 4:1-4 – Paul describes himself as a servant. We must all stand before God.I Corinthians 9:12, 15, 19-23Be a good example.
I Corinthians 4:16-17We should not be seeking glory.We already are examples.I Corinthians 11:1I Corinthians 8:13 – Paul would forego a liberty to prevent a brother from stumbling.I Corinthians 9:26-27We may not realize how much people are watching us.
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