1 Corinthians 4:8-21 A Contrast of Faith

1 Corinthians 4:8-21 A Contrast of Faith

Paul makes a contrast between the Corinthians faith of the privileged and the Faith of the broken. There were some who flaunted their blessings as if they earned or deserved them. In contrast to Paul’s attitude of being poor and needy before God.

They have what they want, rich in the world and put themselves in the role of being in charge and control. They flaunted their blessings as proof that God loved them more than others.

If you want to be great you must become the servant of all. True faith and spiritual strength is not found in privilege but in need. Faith is not pushing or pulling ourselves to the top, but by lifting others up.

Do you wish to experience true faith, real spiritual renewal? It is time to tell God of your need, your brokenness.

How close to heaven can you get on your own?
The high jump! Less than 8 feet. Pole vault less than 20 feet.

“Blessed are those who are poor in spirit and hunger and thirst for righteousness.”

Came to seek the lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost people of the world.

Jesus is looking for you!

Psalm 139 :7-12 that there is nowhere you can hide or be hidden, not from God wrath, but from God’s love.

Jesus said “come to me all who are heavy burdened and I will give you rest.”

The Bible tells us a bruised reed He will not break, a smoldering wick He will not put out.”

“This little Light of mine” – you don’t have a little light all you have is a smoldering spark; you are the one Jesus has been looking for.

Don’t let your pride, your vanity, your intellect or anything else stop you. You have tried so many things that have left you empty inside, isn’t it time you gave Jesus a fair chance at changing your life? He has been looking for you, waiting for you, just call out to Him and you will see.