1 Corinthians 1 - 5.27.25

SCRIPTURE:  1 Corinthians 1:10  "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."

OBSERVATION:  Paul wrote this straight forward letter to the Corinthian Church.  He addressed a variety of problems, pressures and struggles that were going on in the life-style of the Corinthian Church.  Personality cults that were centering around Paul, Apollos, and Peter led to divisions, and false pride among the Corinthians.       

Paul reminded them of the gospel message, and urged them to stay faithful to God, and to grow in their faith.   Some of the brethren had sent Paul a list of questions and concerns, and he answered each one by backing them up with Biblical truths and values.  Paul's letter reminded them that they were all on the same team as followers of Christ, and that they were to be of the same mind and in the same judgement as Jesus was their leader.

APPLICATION:  Paul's message to the Church in Corinth is the same message for the Church today:  We are to be reconciled to God through Jesus, and we are to be encouraged in heart, and united in love as we all strive to keep the Lord Jesus at the center of our lives. We are to read and apply the Word of God, and allow the Holy Spirit to use us to accomplish God's purposes.

PRAYER: With all the evil, corruption, and sin around us, I pray the body of Christ will abide in Jesus and walk closely to Him.  I thank Him for for being the Head of the Church, and for giving us His wisdom to be able to handle the problems in and out of the Church by allowing His Word to direct us.  Whether it's jealousy, sexual immorality, or divisiveness, Paul taught us to use the Scriptures to address each and every problem.  And, we are always to correct with gentleness and love.  The unbelievers will know that we are Christians by our love.  As we walk in God's power, wisdom and strength, I pray we will work towards being united in our mind's and thoughts as we keep God first and at the center of our heart's, and pray that He will help us to boldly share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

- Robin Orefice