Lesson 455

(Lesson 455)(11-13-12) 1 Corinthians 4:1-4, "Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord."

This lesson is short and very much to the point as it speaks to those of us who would venture to teach the Gospel of Christ. Paul makes it pretty clear that the foremost requirement for a steward of the gospel is that he be "found faithful". I believe that means the person doing the teaching should adhere strictly to the lessons as they are presented in the text of God's holy word, no matter what the prevailing traditions and trends might be.

Paul explicitly says that those who would pass judgment on us are to be ignored. He even goes so far as to say he doesn't even judge himself, knowing that God will ultimately judge his, and our, actions and intentions.

The message herein, is that we need not be perfect in the eyes of society as we continue to teach. We are only required to make sure the message we bear is the message that God the Father intended.~