Here Paul
is telling the Corinthians that he and the other apostles had been appointed by
God to share the mysteries of God’s Word. And as stewards, they were to be faithful
to their election by not adding or subtracting from God’s Word. He is also
telling those who sat in judgement of his authority, that his accountability is
to God, not man.
This
reminds us as Christians that we too are stewards of the mysteries of what God
has revealed to us. We too must be found faithful and trustworthy in sharing
those spiritual treasures with others by not adding or subtracting from His
Word. Also when judged or challenged to remember who we accountable to.
To often
today, many churches are guilty of adding (through legalism) to God’s Word while others,
through liberal interpretation, subtract from the meaning God’s Word. Both are examples of unjust stewardship, and contrary to the teachings of
Jesus. May God help us all
be like Paul, “faithful stewards” of the mysteries of God.
The Truth
“Whoever
causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better
for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the
depth of the sea.” (Matthew 18:6)
