1 Corinthians 4

Continuing, all leaders should be servants and should prove to be faithful by God's standards (not only by their own?) Do not rush to good or bad judgment. In the long run, people's motives and their true heart show. Heart is what matters and not flashy action even flashy religious action.

 

The Corinthians have received sound teaching. Applied, teaching can make life richer. There is no new "secret" info needed past scripture. Notice the place of least importance is at the end of the procession, which is why priest go last on Sunday. Leaders sacrifice for followers if they are faithful.

 

Paul encourages his church to imitate him. They probably had come up with new charismatic leaders with notion other that God's. This has and always will be true. That is, people who do not live the Gospel lifestyle who claim to have new "secret" knowledge. Do buy it! Paul sends his beloved understudy, Timothy, to help work things out. Basically, the Corinth church needs a spanking!