1Cor 4:1 | MHM | STEP | The Stewardship of the Apostles Paul teaches the Corinthians how they should think about church leaders, especially apostles. He wants them to avoid two extremes: thinking too highly or too little of their ministers. Apostles and other ministers are only servants of Christ and managers of the truths God has revealed. They have a special responsibility, but their authority comes from Christ, not from themselves. Their main duty is to be faithful in sharing God’s message, not to gain human praise or power. v. 1 : Paul says, “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Corinthians 4:1 ). Apostles are not to be worshipped or made into party leaders. They are not masters, but servants and stewards. Their job is to take care of God’s household, share spiritual truth, and provide for the people of God. The importance of their work comes from Christ, not from their own opinions or abilities.

‏ 1 Corinthians 4:1

The Stewardship of the Apostles

Paul teaches the Corinthians how they should think about church leaders, especially apostles. He wants them to avoid two extremes: thinking too highly or too little of their ministers. Apostles and other ministers are only servants of Christ and managers of the truths God has revealed. They have a special responsibility, but their authority comes from Christ, not from themselves. Their main duty is to be faithful in sharing God’s message, not to gain human praise or power.

v. 1: Paul says, “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Corinthians 4:1 ^a). Apostles are not to be worshipped or made into party leaders. They are not masters, but servants and stewards. Their job is to take care of God’s household, share spiritual truth, and provide for the people of God. The importance of their work comes from Christ, not from their own opinions or abilities.