(1Co 4:1) “Let a man so account of us, as… stewards of the mysteries of God. (2)  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”  These “mysteries” are truths hid in Old Testament times revealed through the cross and giving of the Holy Spirit in New Testament times (Col 1:26 is just one ref in the NT).

(1Co 4:1) “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”  It is a great privilege to be a steward: a trusted servant that oversees the operation and treasures of his Master. I am at times saddened by the liberties speakers take with the plain Word of God. The Master will hold us responsible for our handling of His Word in feeding His flock.

(1Co 4:1) “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”  Minister: from a word meaning “to row”, thus one who rows the boat for another, thus a servant. Yes, ministers are to be given honor that are faithful to the revealed Word of God [the Bible] (1 Tim 5:17), yet each one is to serve others in spiritual matters in the Name of their Master.

(1Co 3:21) “Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; (22)  Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; (23) And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.”  Point: we are not to glory in self or others or the things of this world. We should glory in our Savior – our salvation!

(1Co 3:20) “And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.”  (Psa_139:2) “Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.” The soul of man is plainly seen by our Lord. It is thoughts that lead to actions, so the Lord knows what we will do before we do it. In contrast, those who know and love the Lord pray: (Psa_19:14)  “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

 (1Co 3:19) “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.” Every person is to yield their will to that which the Lord God has revealed (the Bible). Yet, lost man puts what He thinks upon the throne of his heart. The saved can perceive this when one says, “My God is not like that.”  His “craftiness” binds him to death, for his self-will is sin.

(1Co 3:19) “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.” The world’s outlook of both this life and eternity is boasted of daily by man. Yet, it is simply the foolishness of the imagination displayed for the children of God to see.

(1Co 3:18) “Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.” The question should be, “How can I practice this?” Answer: turn your heart to God’s Word; dedicate yourself to it; read it; study it; ask the Holy Spirit to help you practice it.

(1Co 3:18) “Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.” Since sin in man has corrupted his thinking, “every” individual is to some level insane. It is only to the degree we seek before God to bring our thinking in line with God’s that we become “wise” – sane.

(1Co 3:17) “If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” One can tell how far true Believers have come from the purity of the faith by the lack of deaths – destruction of the temples. At the height of its purity we had Ananias and Sapphira, yet today we hear of no one. This doesn’t mean it is not happening. Beware less you be the example of this truth.