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I am not writing these things to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

1 Corinthians 4:14

Paul reminded the Corinth Christians that he and the others have been:

• Hungry and thirsty
• Defamed and slandered
• Beaten
• Left homeless and work with their hands for a living

In other words, there’s no glamor, fame, and notoriety for the follower of Christ, and if there is, without experiencing any suffering or trouble at all, you have a serious problem: spiritual pride.

The line is blurred between followers of Christ, and embracers of the world’s system. Sadly, the ruler of the world has sold us a bill of goods, we can have:

• Worldly success
• Worldly power
• Worldly recognition

And

• Kingdom intimacy with Christ
• Kingdom gifts
• Kingdom growth
• Kingdom power

Without 

• Humility before others
• Service to others
• Obedience to God’s Word and His Ways

Paul hasn’t written to shame them, but to warn them. They are in danger, significant spiritual danger – pride.

A few questions to ask myself.

Am I a Corinth Christian? Have I fallen for Satan’s schemes to believe that I can have what the world offers, while also fulfilling what the cross requires? Which do I desire more?

Honestly, answer the questions.