When one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal? — 1 Corinthians 3:4
Superstars abound in today's culture. Great soccer players can create such excitement that fans have been known to riot in the bleachers. Popular musicians have fans who stand with adoration throughout entire concerts. And Hollywood celebrities hire bodyguards to protect themselves from adoring stalkers.
The first-century Corinthian believers had become divided over their own "spiritual superstars." Paul viewed such favouritism as a reflection of the sinful nature in a believer's unyielded heart. "For when one says, 'I am of Paul,' and another, 'I am of Apollos,' are you not carnal?" he asked (1 Cor. 3:4).
The apostle's teaching on how we view Christian leaders puts the topic in a biblical perspective that provides mutual appreciation for those who minister: "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase" (v.6). Each person did his part: Paul had planted spiritual seed through evangelism, and Apollos had watered it with his eloquent Bible teaching. But it was God alone who made the seed of spiritual life grow. He alone is the "superstar."
We should be careful not to put any Christian leader on a pedestal. Instead, let's appreciate how God is using a variety of spiritual leaders for His honour and His glory. — Dennis Fisher
Lord, give us wisdom. We know it's good to follow the
example of our godly leaders, but help us not
to think so highly of them that we worship them
instead of You. Amen.
Each person has his place in God's service, and only God deserves the glory.
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