![]() We must have compassion and love for those we disagree with. We need to know what we believe about these things. There are ten doctrines in the Bible: Bible, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Sin, Salvation, Church, Christian Life, Angels/ Demons, and End Times. Specifically, Paul says to stand firm in the faith. The second thing listed in 1 Corinthians 16:13 is to stand firm. Where are you going? Through the good times and bad, maintain your focus. Jesus gave sight to the blind! You need to see spiritually. Run from anything that tries to rob you of your vision. If you continue the road you are on, what will your marriage and family look like in five years? There are many passages in Scripture that tell us to be watchful. We need to know what is going on in our wife’s life and kid’s lives. We need to know the condition of our life, our family, and the world around us. Jesus said, “If the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit” (Matt. Let all that you do be done in love.” His word of encouragement shows us five characteristics of a godly man.Īs men, we have to be aware of what is going on around us. In 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, he says, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. All of this, once again, must be done with a humble spirit of love.In light of Father’s Day, our passage for this week is a point where Paul speaks from his heart to men. We need to be strong by obeying the “one another” commands. We need to stand fast in our unity as the blood-bought citizens of heaven. We need to watch and be on guard for the spiritual battle that is at hand before us. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are to be tenacious in our waiting for His return. What began this letter in chapter 1 by addressing divisions in the church is summarized with a final call to steadfast love. Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16: 13 – 14) “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. The church is the family of God in Christ, and we ought to greet one another with a holy kiss and show our devotion to one another because of the work of the LORD that each has been sent and is committed to carrying out. He speaks of this with Timothy as well in verses 10 and 11, for those who are ministers of the Gospel have been sent by the Spirit to do this. Not only were these men among the first converts that Paul baptized, they were devoted to serving the saints, and Paul commands us to give recognition to those who rightfully devote themselves to ministering the Gospel. He expresses his personal joy of being refreshed by Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus in verses 17 and 18, mentioning that such ministering to saints was absent in the Corinthian church. In this section, Paul makes several acknowledgments of certain people. Greet one another with a holy kiss.” (1 Corinthians 16: 20) Let us be rich in good works for God gave Himself to us.ĪCKNOWLEDGE ONE ANOTHER WITH DEVOTION (v. Just as He redeemed our dignity through Jesus Christ while we were helpless and needy, Paul’s exhortation is that we ought to reflect this Gospel in our hearts to our more obviously needy members. ![]() ![]() His character is one of justice, and God’s justice is clearly displayed in the Gospel. ![]() Our God cares deeply about our heart as we give.
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