Chad Coley
Series in First Corinthians
The Danger of Pride in the Church
1 Corinthians 4:6 - 13
28 July 2024
Pride is a danger to the church, raising self above others. Pride is destructive, demonstrated in sinful judging, and a wrong view of self and ministry.
Pride is demonstrated in sinful judging. The Corinthians were going beyond what was written, evaluating Paul on an extrabiblical standard. The true standard is faithfulness to the Word of God - not personal preferences.
Pride is demonstrated in a wrong view of self. The Corinthians thought that they had everything they needed, and were ignorant of how immature they were. We never are without sin and opportunity to grow in this life.
Pride is demonstrated in a wrong view of ministry. Christian ministers are not often considered highly in the world - eloquence, riches, and status is what the world values, but these are no measure of a teacher. Instead of looking down on others, we are to esteem others, being willing to admit our own pride.