Prosperity and Suffering in the Christian Life

Overview of 1 Cor. 4

• vv.1-5 Paul as a Servant who Answers to God
• vv. 6-13 The Christian View of Success and Suffering
• vv. 14-21 Paul's Role as a Spiritual Father to the Corinthians

We Are Be Servants Who Answer to God

Paul is in effect saying, "I am ready to be a servant, but you are not my master."

The only applause that really matters is the applause from the Master.

Paul's Role as a Spiritual Father

Success and Prosperity is a Work of Grace.

"Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple."
– Barry Switzer

Spiritual Maturity nor Divine Approval

Endurance in Adversity