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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

1 Corinthians

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of 1 Corinthians. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.

Faithful stewardship

Faithful Stewardship – 1 Corinthians 4:2

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As believers, we have been entrusted with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. And we need to exercise faithful stewardship of that trust.

leave judgment to the Lord

Leave Judgment to the Lord- 1 Corinthians 4:4-5

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And God has called each of us to serve in different ways. We are answerable to him, not each other. So, leave judgment to the Lord.

who makes you different from anyone else?

Who Makes You Different – 1 Corinthians 4:7

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We are all equipped in different ways to serve within the body of Christ. Rather than look at others, serve in the way you are gifted.

The Power of the Kingdom

The Power of the Kingdom – 1 Corinthians 4:20

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The power of the kingdom of God is most commonly demonstrated in the changed lives of those who have committed themselves to Jesus as Lord.

a little yeast

The Danger of a Little Yeast – 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

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Sin in my life is like yeast, starting off little, but growing over time. Don't give the devil a foothold by accepting sin in your life.

The importance of church discipline

Church Discipline – 1 Corinthians 5:11

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While it is hard, sometimes church discipline is necessary. Both to stress the seriousness of the matter, and to cleanse sin from the body.

Washed, Sanctified, and Justified – 1 Corinthians 6:11

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As those who have been washed, sanctified and justified, it is only appropriate that we live the rest of our lives here seeking to honor and serve the one who made that possible. Dare to live the rest of your life set apart in service to the king. Praise God for his indescribable gift.

honor God with your body

Honor God With Your Body – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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As a believer, I am called to honor God with all that I am, including my body and activities. Live as though he were with you all the time.

contentment in life

Contentment in Life – 1 Corinthians 7:24

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Regardless of the situation you are in, be content. Contentment in life allows us to invest in the future that God is preparing us for.

Knowledge Puffs Up; Love Builds Up

Knowledge Puffs Up; Love Builds Up – 1 Cor. 8:1-3

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Rather than be judgmental about non-core beliefs, demonstrate love. Knowledge can puff up a person, but love builds other up.

one God and one Lord

One God and One Lord – 1 Corinthians 8:6

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As Christians, we have one God, the Father, and one Lord, Jesus. Together with the Holy Spirit, they are the triune God we worship and serve.

don't become a stumbling block to a weaker brother

A Stumbling Block to the Weak – 1 Corinthians 8:9

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As Christians, there are many things that we are free to do. But don't be a stumbling block that leads another believer to sin.