Day 11 in the Word: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

About the passage

This version of the Bible, in 1 Corinthians 4:2 uses a word for a caretaker that is not part of my everyday vocabulary; steward. It also gives a requirement of a steward. It is especially important in a caretaker/steward that faithfulness is present. He reminds us that that we should consider ourselves servants of Christ and caretakers of His truths. What an honor! God invites us to serve, and Paul helps us define what that servant-leadership means.

Rev. Gregory Dyson

Vice President for Spiritual Life and Intercultural Leadership | Campus Pastor

Day 11: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

¹ 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.

Questions

What does the passage say? / What is happening in the text?

How does this impact me? / What is significant or noteworthy?

What does this mean in my life? / What does this mean to me?