Servants of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:1-5, This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

Paul was very clear about his role as a steward and who he answered to. He knew that he did not have to answer to his human critics or even the powerful Roman court but to the one who commissioned him. He had the heart of a servant for the things that mattered most. Am I able to do the same?

I want to serve Your purposes, Lord!


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