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Biblical Advice and Commentary on 1st Corinthians 4

Summary of 1st Corinthians 4. Paul tells us that ministers are faithful. No one should judge his ministry including himself, but God. God judges and justifies us. We should not think of people above others for it is God that made each us unique and different from each other. Everything we have comes from God, so we should not glory in what we have for our own sake.

Resisting Temptation By Seeking God's Guidance

1 Corinthians 10:13. Success in resisting temptation is based on our relationship and obedience to God. Sometimes we may feel that a temptation is so strong that there is no way to resist it. This temptation may be food, sex, pride, or anything.

Biblical Advice and Commentary on 1st Corinthians 2

1st Corinthians 2 has Paul telling the Corinthians that he did not come to them in excellency of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power. This was in order for them to not stand on the wisdom of men, but the power of God. God has revealed His wisdom through his Spirit. Paul goes on to say "...

Biblical Advice and Commentary on 1st Corinthians 3

Summary of 1st Corinthians 3. Paul contrasts the carnal (natural) man to the spiritual man. You are acting carnal if your relationships are full of envy and strife. This is especially true for Christians. As Christians first seek and trust in God. He will provide the increase. We are all laborers together with God. Every man's work will be revealed and God will reward accordingly.

Biblical Advice and Commentary on 1st Corinthians 13

Summary of 1st Corinthians 13. 1st Corinthians 13 is described as the love chapter of the Bible. Without charity (love) in us we are nothing. Charity is long-suffering, kind, rejoices in truth, has faith, and has hope. Love never fails and is perfect. Of the three virtues of faith, hope, and love, love is the greatest.

Christians Have A Higher Inspiration to Have Self-Control

1 Corinthians 9:25. Christians have a higher inspiration to have self-control than a Olympic athlete. An Olympic athlete is inspired by the opportunity to win a gold medal. Many Olympic athletes train for the Olympics for years and they have great self-control and discipline. On the other hand, Christians have a greater inspiration to obtain and maintain self-control and not to sin.

Refraining From Sin and Being Good is Good Works in Itself

1 Corinthians 6:19. Good works is also refraining from sin. Jesus walked on this Earth and did not sin. His example of a sinless life proves and inspires us that we do not have to sin. We can do the same “good works” of refraining from sin and inspiring others (1 Corinthians 6:19, “What?

Giving is a Daily Occurrence, Not Just When Asked

1 Corinthians 16:2. When giving, God is looking to us to give voluntarily and on a regular basis. By us giving in alms and offerings we are showing God that we put Him above material things. By us giving regularly, we are showing God that we put Him above all things all the time. Just as with a marriage, we must maintain the marriage relationship everyday to have a good marriage.

The Gift Of Healing Is a Key Weapon in Spiritual Warfare

1 Corinthians 12:9. Healing is a spiritual gift to be used in spiritual warfare. It is a supernatural power to heal all manner of sickness without human aid or medicine. In this case, spiritual warfare reaches down into the physical world to heal and restore health and the body.

The Resurrection Plan Is God's Answer To Man Being Re-United With God

1 Corinthians 15:21. With the first man, Adam brought sin and death to mankind. Also, with a man, Jesus Christ, by His resurrection He offered life to us all (1 Corinthians 15:21-22). We must understand that mankind has chosen to be separated from God. God did not choose to be separated from us.

Resurrection Faith Brings Us From Death To Life

1 Corinthians 15:54. The actual resurrection of a dead person is hard for us to believe because everything we see in this world is corruptible. It is decaying, growing old, and dying. We see death and decay everywhere. We see people grow old, we see the leaves turn brown, we see things rust, and we see that every living thing has a physical death in this world.

Coping With Adultery - Separation and Reconciliation

1 Corinthians 7:11. Another option in coping with adultery is to separate. In this case separation from your spouse for a season may heal the relationship (1 Corinthians 7:11, “But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife”).

Dealing With Adultery – Flee From It

1 Corinthians 6:18. Every one of us is tempted by adultery at some point in our lives. Our flesh when left to its own devices will commit adultery. You must realize that the only way to deal with adultery is to flee from it. Adultery starts in the heart, and must be conquered within our heart. When we come in contact with adulterous thoughts we must realize how much God hates adultery.

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