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Unity and Growth in God’s Kingdom
In a recent teaching, we delved into 1st Corinthians 3:2-9, where Paul addresses the Corinthians’ spiritual immaturity and their tendency to create divisions by aligning themselves with different leaders. Paul uses the metaphor of milk and solid food to illustrate the need for spiritual growth and maturity among believers. He emphasizes that both he and Apollos are merely servants through whom the Corinthians came to believe, and it is God who gives the increase.
Paul’s message is clear: the focus should not be on human leaders but on God, who is the source of all growth and blessings. He stresses the importance of unity in the body of Christ, reminding the Corinthians that they are God’s field and building, and that all believers are co-laborers with God. This teaching challenges us to recognize our roles as servants, to avoid divisions, and to trust in God’s power to bring about growth and maturity in our spiritual lives.
The teaching also highlights the importance of humility, as Paul refrains from asserting his apostolic authority, instead identifying himself and Apollos as mere servants. This humility is crucial in fostering unity and preventing the rise of sectarianism. By understanding that all successes and growth come from God, we can live lives free of strife and division, focusing instead on our shared purpose as co-laborers in God’s kingdom.
