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- 0:05Pastor Robert Young: Paul opens his letter to the Corinthian church like a pastor stepping into a divided room. He begins with gratitude—thanking God for the grace, gifts, and calling given to the believers. But soon his tone shifts. Reports have reached him that the church is splintering into factions: some claiming loyalty to Paul, others to Apollos, others to Peter, and some insisting they alone follow Christ. Paul confronts this head‑on, asking, “Is Christ divided?” He reminds them that the cross—not human leaders—is the center of their faith.
- 2:09Pastor Robert Young: Let's take 3 minutes to reflect on this question:
- 2:09Pastor Robert Young: Where am I tempted to elevate human voices or preferences or personalities?
- 2:15Pastor Robert Young: And how can I return my focus to Christ alone?
- 2:20Pastor Robert Young: Repeat this affirmation now and throughout your day:
- 2:20Pastor Robert Young: Christ is my wisdom and my strength.
- 5:28Pastor Robert Young: I choose unity over division and the power of the cross over the pride of human achievement.
- 5:38Pastor Robert Young: Again, Christ is my wisdom and my strength.
- 5:44Pastor Robert Young: I choose unity over division and the power of the cross over the pride of human achievement.
- 5:54Pastor Robert Young: Our closing prayer.
- 6:04Pastor Robert Young: Guard me from division, pride, and misplaced loyalty.
- 6:14Pastor Robert Young: Lord, teach me to walk in unity, humility, and gratitude.
- 6:21Pastor Robert Young: Let your wisdom guide my steps, and your power shape my life.
- 6:27Pastor Robert Young: Amen.