What does it really mean to love God and others? In 1 Corinthians 9, the Apostle Paul shows us that love isn’t just words—it’s a life of sacrifice, discipline, and purpose. Paul gave up his rights, comforts, and entitlements, not out of obligation, but out of an overwhelming love for God and a burning passion…
1 Corinthians 8 is often compared to Romans 14, which addresses the issue of eating kosher versus non-kosher foods. In both cases, Paul emphasizes the importance of exercising our Christian freedoms responsibly, ensuring we do not cause weaker or newer believers to stumble, and extending charity to brothers and sisters at different stages of their…
The world often promotes a form of tolerance that embraces all beliefs and behaviors without judgment. However, biblical tolerance is different—God calls His people to lovingly address sin within the church, not to celebrate or ignore it. Paul rebukes the Corinthian church for their arrogance in tolerating egregious sin, reminding them that sin, like leaven,…
Ever feel like God is not there? Or not listening or concerned? In this passage we can be reassured of the awesome news that God is ALWAYS there and IS concerned.