Bible Reading: Ps. 100, 101 & 102; 1 Cor 1
“Now this I say, that everyone of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas, and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you or were you baptized in the name of Paul?” – 1 Cor 1:12&13 (KJV).
Division over leaders in Church was beginning to develop in Corinth. Some Church members were becoming more attached to certain ministers than Christ message itself. Paul condemns this attitude, reminding them that neither he nor any of the other leaders had given their lives for the Church; only Christ had given Himself; and He was the rightful Head.
Churches and individuals Christians today have the same misguided pull towards certain pastor, evangelist, teacher, or some other ministry personality rather than to Christ and His Word. This attitude can cause them to betray Christian principles, and it continues to cause division in the Church.
We must always be careful to center our love and loyalty on God and His Word, not on any of His messengers.
Prayer: Father protect me from being misguided in my Christian pursuit.
Pastor Lawrence Chiazor