HAVE THE RIGHT TO GIVE UP OUR RIGHTS

Paul started introducing a radical idea to the Corinthians in Chapter 6 and then again started in Chapter 8. In Chapter 6 Paul asked the Corinthians why are you taking church business to pagan courts? Can’t you resolve it among yourselves or give up your rights to what you should receive so that there may be unity in the church and God glorified? In Chapter 8, Paul started addressing their concerns about eating meat sacrificed to idols. You may know that your Christian liberty may allow you to eat it, but what about your brother or sister who may be weak? Can you give up your rights for the sake of another’s spiritual life?

1st Corinthians 9:1-27

We want to hear the Lord say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” (Matthew 25:21 KJV) Therefore there may be times when we have to use our right to give up our rights!

Minister James W. Walker

March 17, 2024