Devotion:
Read 1 Corinthians 13:8-12.
It’s commonly called “the love chapter” and while that is the focus of it, there is more instruction beyond that subject contained in these verses. This chapter is in the middle of three chapters where Paul is addressing the issue of spiritual gifts and how the people have allowed those to become divisive among them. Members of that church had apparently taken on too much pride about their particular gift, thinking it made them more important than others.
One area he addresses is “all mysteries and all knowledge.” Those who have a lot of knowledge and are able to teach others are certainly valuable to the church. And any of us can get to thinking that our “knowledge”, our opinions and understanding and beliefs are superior to others.
In the verses we are focused on today, he puts all of that into perspective: “...where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part…..Now I know in part….”
So much of what we think we know is really just “in my opinion.” In the sermon for today, we will continue this series that uses some popular texting language like “IMO” (“in my opinion”). Maybe our Christian witness would also be more effective if we learned another text message: IDK (“I don’t know”).
Personal Worship Option:
Plan to be part of worship each Sunday at Christ Church, either at 9:30 or 11:15. Ideally, join us on campus, but when you cannot, be sure to connect online. And let other people know about those same options. Maybe you could even offer to take them with you!
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