I Corinthians 1-4
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
I Corinthians 1:10
How are we doing on that? If one looks at the global Church (or what purports to be the Church), with the Great Schism of 1054, the Protestant Reformation and the English Reformation of the 1500s, and the thousands of resultant current denominations, one would have to say, “Not so well.” Apart from the power of prayer, you and I can have very little influence on that global scenario. More significant to our daily lives is how we ourselves are doing right here locally. Are there squabbles and divisions among us? Do we let minor differences of opinion fester into factionalism? Do style preferences prevail over relationships? Are we truly united in our faith in Christ? Do we love one another as Christ loves us?
Let’s listen to what Paul has to say here to the Corinthians. More than that, let’s listen to the Holy Spirit. Let’s recognize where we might be part of the problem — and repent.
See also:
I noticed right away at church this morning when Jennifer read from I Corinthians 1 that our RTB reading included I Corinthians 1 – along with chapters 2, 3, and 4. Probably a number of you also noticed that. But did you also notice I Corinthians 2:9b in today’s RTB reading, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined…”, Paul quoting Isaiah 64:4, another section that Jennifer read in today’s service? ECHO!!