“Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. But to me it is a very small thing that I may be examined by you, or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself.” (vv.1-3)
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, nor even himself.
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)
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, nor even himself.
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)
