09.14.06

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians (Chapter 10:31)

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Text: 1 Corinthians 10:31
Theme: THE JESUS SHAPED LIFE

“So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God”
1 Corinthians 10:31

Introduction:

The Context of Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians
The Context of the chapter

Reflection:
Paul in the course of speaking makes a general point about the whole of life, not just eating, drinking, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” Paraphrased it could read, “your life should be the kind of life that brings glory to God” Paul in chapter 10 verse 33 and 11 verse 1 gives a clue as to what kind of life he is on about. A Jesus shaped life. So what does this kind of life look like, that brings glory to God?

It’s a ………

A life of complete obedience
A life of heartfelt devotion
A life of generous service
A life of sacrificial love
A life of abundant grace
A life of joyful praise
A life of deep compassion
A life of constant prayer
A life of growing faithfulness
A life of peaceful contentment
A life of wilful holiness
A life of open-handed fellowship

Conclusion
Only a life that finds fulfilment in God will respond in this way, here is a life that is resting in the finished work of Christ.