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1 Corinthians 4: Servants Not Celebrities | Daily Devotion Series · Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

• 0:05
  Pastor Robert Young: Today's reflection is coming from the book of First Corinthians, chapter four.
• 0:10
  Pastor Robert Young: First Corinthians chapter four, Paul speaks to the Corinthians again like a father trying to study a restless household.
• 0:22
  Pastor Robert Young: He reminds them that apostles are not celebrities or philosophical masters.
• 0:30
  Pastor Robert Young: They are servants of Christ and stewards of God's mystery, accountable not to human judgment, but to the Lord Himself.
• 0:41
  Pastor Robert Young: He wants them not to elevate leaders or form factories, because everything they have is a gift from God, leaving no room for pride.
• 0:54
  Pastor Robert Young: Then Paul uses a little bit of irony.
• 0:59
  Pastor Robert Young: Corinthians act like they are spiritually rich and reign as kings, while the apostles live in heartfelt, hungry, persecuted, insulted, and treated like the scum of the earth.
• 1:15
  Pastor Robert Young: Yet the apostles respond with blessings, endurance, and kindness.
• 1:20
  Pastor Robert Young: Paul explains he is not trying to shame them, but to warn them as a spiritual father, urging them to imitate his humility and faithfulness.
• 1:33
  Pastor Robert Young: He then sends Timothy to reinforce these teachings and closes with a challenge.
• 1:40
  Pastor Robert Young: When he comes, will he need to bring discipline or will he find them walking in the power of God rather than mere talk?
• 1:51
  Pastor Robert Young: Friends, with this in mind, let's take three minutes to reflect on this question.
• 2:07
  Pastor Robert Young: Where am I tempted to measure myself or others by human standards rather than by faithfulness to Christmas.
• 2:36
  Pastor Robert Young: Guard my heart from pride, comparison, and factionalism.
• 6:03
  Pastor Robert Young: Teach me to walk in humility, to honor your servants, and to live in the power of your spirit rather than the approval of people.
• 6:15
  Pastor Robert Young: Lord, shape me into a true reflection of Christ's character.
• 6:22
  Pastor Robert Young: Amen.