Lesson 4777

(Lesson 4777) (03-04-25) 1st Corinthians 4:1-5 

   “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. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.” 

 

  In today’s lesson, Paul instructed believers to regard him and other apostles as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s word. He emphasized that a steward must be faithful and stated that he did not covet judgment from others or even himself, as only the Lord is the true judge. Paul cautioned against making judgments before the appointed time, as the Lord will reveal the hidden motives of the heart when He comes. He concluded by saying that when God judges, He will give praise to those who are found to have been faithful. ~