1 Corinthians 4:1-21: Apostles: Like Scum of the World

Rev. George Murdaugh, pastor emeritus, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Corinthians 4.

The Corinthian Christians, like most, were heavily influenced by their culture. They lived in a time when wisdom, wealth, and power were highly valued—not unlike today! So how were the Apostles regarded? Probably as powerful and influential by the Corinthian Christians, holding a position to aspire to. St. Paul sets them straight. While apostles, and evangelists, and even pastors are “servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God” (v.1), the word looks upon the church differently. The Corinthians loved prestige, but leadership in the church is about humility and service. This episode features Pastors Booe and Murdaugh reflecting on all these things and more.