He laboured so much for their salvation. They were his direct fruits. He spent time to nurture them in the faith but the problem was that they were self-centred. Apostle Paul refered to it as carnality. Those who have gifts gloried about it and denigrated those who did not. Those who can pray saw themselves as being super-spiritual. Most never cared about their sins becuase they think of their gifts more than the glory of God.
There was confusion in the Corinthian church plus foolish segregation. Can any church where class difference is magnified ever be united? No. There was a need for correction. Such an attitude is not from the throne of grace.
Apostle Paul took step to make correction by direct rebuke. Friend, no matter how powerful, wealthy, priviledged, gifted or advantaged you may be, recognise that it is the grace of God. No man can boost of those priviledges because it is God given.
If Paul sows and Apollo waters, the increase only comes from God. This is a call for humility of heart. Give glory to God instead of praising yourself. By so doing, you will give God the reason to add to your gifts. Others will be mightily blessed through you and the unity in the church of Christ will be promoted.
Remember that before a fall comes pride. Humble yourself therefore before God.
Text: 1 Cor. 3:1-10
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