Paul talks about being a trustworthy steward and about examination. We should be examined by nothing but the Lord.

Paul tells the Corinthians how he wants them to regard himself and others. As servant of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

The second thing that we should not allow is boasting in men. Everything belongs to the church. Every minister and ministry. The church belongs to Christ. Christ belongs to God.

There are two things that we are not to allow in the church or our lives. The first is being deceived with the wisdom of this age.

The temple that Paul is talking about is the church. God is the protector of the temple, the church. He will destroy anyone who tried to destroy the church.

Paul tells us that the only foundation is Jesus Christ. Some build with lasting materials and others build with materials that will be burned at the judgment

Paul talks about his ministry. He was given it by the grace of God. Paul says he wisely build a foundation and Apollos came and built on that foundation Each man is building the church by building their lives.

One plants, another waters but God gives the growth. Paul stresses that spiritual growth does not come from men but from God.

The Corinthian church had divided itself according to personalities instead being united in Christ. Some followed Paul and some Apollos. Paul and Apollos were not opposed to each other. They were on the same building team.

The Corinthians were not able to receive spiritual food because they were carnal. The two signs of carnality are jealousy and strife.