1Cor 3:21 | MHM | STEP | Against Overvaluing Teachers In this passage, Paul warns the Corinthians not to place too much importance on their teachers. He reminds them that all faithful ministers are servants of God, and their purpose is to build up the church, not to divide it. Paul emphasizes that believers should not create factions by following one teacher over another. Instead, they should see all teachers as gifts from God for their spiritual benefit. Ultimately, everything belongs to those who belong to Christ, but this comes with the responsibility to fully submit to Jesus as Lord. v. 21 : Paul says, “Let no man glory in men.” The Corinthians were wrongly putting their teachers on pedestals, admiring them excessively, and creating divisions by doing so. Paul reminds them that ministers are only human. To follow them blindly or to elevate them above others is wrong, especially when it goes against God’s truth. Faithful ministers serve one Lord and work toward one purpose: the good of the church (1 Corinthians 3:21 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 3:21

Against Overvaluing Teachers

In this passage, Paul warns the Corinthians not to place too much importance on their teachers. He reminds them that all faithful ministers are servants of God, and their purpose is to build up the church, not to divide it. Paul emphasizes that believers should not create factions by following one teacher over another. Instead, they should see all teachers as gifts from God for their spiritual benefit. Ultimately, everything belongs to those who belong to Christ, but this comes with the responsibility to fully submit to Jesus as Lord.

v. 21: Paul says, “Let no man glory in men.” The Corinthians were wrongly putting their teachers on pedestals, admiring them excessively, and creating divisions by doing so. Paul reminds them that ministers are only human. To follow them blindly or to elevate them above others is wrong, especially when it goes against God’s truth. Faithful ministers serve one Lord and work toward one purpose: the good of the church (1 Corinthians 3:21 ^a).