“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:31
I continue my study of 1 Corinthians. I am assisted in my study by the Christ-Centered Exposition Series commentary for this book. Today my focus is a review - unaided by the commentary - of 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. As Paul closes this first chapter of 1 Corinthians, he builds on verses 18-25 where he contrasts worldly wisdom to God's wisdom, and shares how:
- believers should remain humble as God called us not because of who we are (attributes, etc.) or what we have done (accomplishments) but out of His grace alone
- God calls and uses the lowly, weak and foolish according to worldly standards so that what is done by God it will be clear to whom should get the glory - God alone
- If any are to boast, boasting (praise!) should be about God
Paul concludes the chapter - verse 31 - by referring us to text originally found in Jeremiah 9:23-24.
Avoid arrogance - remain humble.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and I have seen Your hand in my life to accomplish what I am unable to do on my own and You alone deserve the praise, honor and glory! Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of how You work in my heart and life - my sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
