1 Corinthians Chapter 4, Stewards of our time, treasures, and talents; “servants of Christ”; Judging Others; Jesus Is YHVH, Jehovah God And Will Judge “men's hearts”; Imitate Me; NAR, New Apostles

1. 1 Corinthians 4
Stewards of time, treasures, and talents;
“servants of Christ”; Judging Others; Jesus Is
JHVH, Jehovah God And Will Judge “men's
hearts”; Imitate Me; NAR, New Apostles
Ireland 2017, DLK

2. BIBLE IN FIVE
Pastor Dave Kooyers
Valley Bible Fellowship
Box 433
Boonville CA 95415
http://www.slideshare.net/dkooyers
www.ValleyBibleFellowship.org
(707) 895-2325
God bless you as you examine His Word,
Your servant in Christ, 2Cor. 4:5
These Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are provided "for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ"
(Ephesians 4:12-15). To help Christians to "to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." So that "we are no longer...tossed here and
there...by every wind of doctrine." They may be downloaded and modified free of charge.
Matthew 10:8 …Freely you received, freely give.

3. 1 Cor. 4:1,“servants of Christ”
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man regard us in
this manner, as servants of Christ and
stewards of the mysteries of God.
• MIT NJB NAS NIVO NKJ NET ESV NAU
…servants of Christ…
• GNV KJV …ministers of Christ…
• YLT …officers of Christ…
• BYZ BGT …ὑπηρέτας Χριστοῦ…
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4. 1 Cor. 4:1
“underrower of Christ”
• NAU 1 Cor 4:1 …servants of Christ…
• 5257 ὑπηρέτης huperetes {hoop-ay-ret'-ace}
• Meaning: 1) servant 1a) an underrower, subordinate
rower 1b) any one who serves with hands: a servant 1b1)
in the NT of the officers and attendants of magistrates as --
of the officer who executes penalties 1b2) of the
attendants of a king, servants, retinue, the soldiers of a
king, of the attendant of a synagogue 1b3) of any one
ministering or rendering service 1c) any one who aids
another in any work 1c1) an assistant 1c2) of the preacher
of the gospel
• Origin: from 5259 and a derivative of eresso (to row) 4

5. 1 Corinthians 4:1, Our Primary
Mission “servants of Christ”
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man regard us in this
manner, as servants of Christ and stewards [3623
οἰκονόμος oikonomos] of the mysteries of God.
• NAU 2 Corinthians 4:5 For we do not preach
ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as
your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.
• NAU Galatians 6:10 So then, while we have
opportunity, let us do good to all people, and
especially to those who are of the household of the
faith.
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6. 1 Corinthians 4:1
We Can Miss Our Primary Mission
• Dave Stone tells that, “Several years ago, the
London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses
were going right past passengers who were
waiting at designated places to be picked up.
They were at the bus stops, and the buses were
sailing right past them. The London Transit
Authority released a statement to explain their
actions.
• The statement said it was impossible for them to
maintain schedules if they always had to stop
and pick up passengers.” 6

7. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Be Trustworthy Stewards
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:2 In this case, moreover,
it is required of stewards that one be found
trustworthy.
• Psalm 111:2 Great are the works of the LORD;
They are studied by all who delight in them.
• 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself
approved to God as a workman who does not
need to be ashamed, accurately handling the
word of truth. 16 But avoid worldly and empty
chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,

8. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Be Trustworthy Stewards
• Be a steward that is found trustworthy with
your time, treasures, and talents.
• Time;
• NAU John 7:6 So Jesus said to them, "My time
is not yet here, but your time is always
opportune.
• NAU Ephesians 5:15 Therefore be careful how
you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16
making the most of your time, because the
days are evil.

9. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Be Trustworthy Stewards Of Time
• “Make careful choice of the books which you read:
let the holy Scriptures ever have the
preeminence. Let Scripture be first and most in
your hearts and hands and other books be used as
subservient to it. While reading, ask yourself: 1.
Could I spend this time no better? 2. Are there
better books that would edify me more? 3. Are the
lovers of such a book as this the greatest lovers of
the Book of God and of a holy life? 4. Does this
book increase my love to the Word of God, kill my
sin, and prepare me for the life to come?”
• --Richard Baxter (12 November 1615 - 8 December 1691,
was an English Puritan church leader, poet, hymn writer,
and theologian)

10. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Be Trustworthy Stewards
• Be a steward that is found trustworthy with your
time, treasures, and talents.
• Treasures;
• NAU Matthew 19:21 Jesus said to him, "If you wish
to be complete, go and sell your possessions and
give to the poor, and you will have treasure in
heaven; and come, follow Me.”
• NAU Luke 12:20 "But God said to him, 'You fool!
This very night your soul is required of you; and
now who will own what you have prepared?’ 21 "So
is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and
is not rich toward God."

11. 1 Corinthians 4:2, Stewards Wealth
• Do you suppose that if Jesus had $100,000 and
a 401k, and knowing that there are kids
starving in China, and Africa, He would be
concerned with;
• What kind of car should I buy? Or how many
bathrooms should I get in my new house?
• Proverbs 3:9 Honor the LORD from your
wealth And from the first of all your produce;

12. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Be Trustworthy Stewards
• Be a steward that is found trustworthy with
your time, treasures, and talents.
• Talents;
• NKJ Romans 12:6 Having then gifts differing
according to the grace that is given to us, let us
use them…
• NAU Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be above
reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not
quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not
pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,

13. 1 Corinthians 4:2, Stewards Talents
• 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a special
gift, employ it in serving one another as good
stewards of the manifold grace of God.
• NAU Matthew 25:28 'Therefore take away the
talent [context is money, but we must not waste our gifts either] from
him, and give it to the one who has the ten
talents.' 29 "For to everyone who has shall more
be given, and he shall have an abundance; but
from the one who does not have, even what he
does have shall be taken away. NAU Romans
11:29 for the gifts and the calling of God are
irrevocable.

14. 1 Corinthians 4:3, Judging Others
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:3 But to me it is a very small thing
that I may be examined by you, or by any human court; in
fact, I do not even examine myself. 4 For I am conscious
of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted;
but the one who examines me is the Lord.
• Romans 14:4 Who are you to judge the servant of
another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will
stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
• NKJ Acts 20:26 "Therefore I testify to you this day that I
am innocent of the blood of all men. 27 "For I have not
shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

15. 1 Corinthians 4:3, Witnesses
• Christians think they are prosecuting attorneys or
judges, when, in realty, God has called all of us to
be witnesses. Warren Wiersbe
• Luke 6:37 "And do not judge and you will not be
judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be
condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned.
• Romans 14:10 …why do you judge your brother?
…why do you regard your brother with contempt?
For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of
God.
• James 4:11 …He who speaks against a brother, or
judges his brother, speaks against the law…

16. 1 Corinthians 4:5
Jesus Will Judge “men's hearts”
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore do not go on
passing judgment before the time, but wait until
the Lord comes [deity claim] who will both bring to
light the things hidden in the darkness and
disclose the motives of men's hearts; and then
each man's praise will come to him from God.
• NAU Jeremiah 17:10 "I, the LORD [deity claim],
search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to
each man according to his ways, According to
the results of his deeds.
• NAU Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are
clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs the
motives.

17. 1 Corinthians 4:5
Jesus Will Judge “men's hearts”
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:5…the Lord comes [deity
claim] …disclose the motives of men's hearts…
• NAU Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are
clean in his own sight, But the LORD weighs
the motives.
• NAU Psalm 94:11 The LORD knows the
thoughts of man… [Psalm 139:23]
• NAU Amos 4:13 …He who forms mountains
and creates the wind And declares to man
what are His thoughts, … The LORD God of
hosts is His name.
• Matthew 9:4; 12:25; Luke 1:51, 16:15; James 4:3; Philippians 1:17;
Jeremiah 17:10

18. 1 Corinthians 4:5
Witnesses Not Judges
• “Christians think they are prosecuting
attorneys or judges, when, in realty, God has
called all of us to be witnesses.” Warren
Wiersbe
• NAU Acts 1:8 …when the Holy Spirit has
come upon you; and you shall be My
witnesses…
• Not critics of someone else's ministry.
• Luke 6:37 "And do not judge and you will not
be judged; and do not condemn, and you will
not be condemned; pardon, and you will be
pardoned.

19. 1 Corinthians 4:5, Judging Others
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore do not go on
passing judgment before the time, but wait…
• NAU Romans 2:1 …everyone of you who
passes judgment, for in that which you judge
another, you condemn yourself; for you who
judge practice the same things.
• NAU 1 Corinthians 5:12 For what have I to do
with judging outsiders? Do you not judge
those who are within the church?
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20. 1 Corinthians 4:5, Judge
Righteously, Judging Others
• Jesus said in;
• NAU Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge so that you
will not be judged.
• NAU John 7:24 "Do not judge according to
appearance, but judge with righteous
judgment.”
• NAU Romans 14:4 Who are you to judge the
servant of another? To his own master he
stands or falls…
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21. 1 Corinthians 4:5, I Search The Heart
• Paul is writing to believers, this is not about
salvation, but our service to the Lord. He is still
expanding on the rewards doctrine that he laid
out in chapter 3. Salvation is simply based on
trusting in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Rewards are based on our faithfulness.
• NAU John 6:28 Therefore they said to Him, "What
shall we do, so that we may work the works of
God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This
is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom
He has sent.”
• Paul is teaching in1 Corinthians 4:5 that “man's
praise will come to him from God”.

22. 1 Corinthians 4:6, Sola Scripture
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:6 Now these things, brethren, I
have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your
sakes, so that in us you may learn not to exceed what is
written, so that no one of you will become arrogant in
behalf of one against the other.
• NAU Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, "It is
written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT
ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH
OF GOD.’”… 7 Jesus said to him, "On the other hand, it is
written… 10 Then Jesus said to him, "Go, Satan! For it is
written…
• NAU Romans (doctrine) uses “written” 21 X’s. 2
2

23. 1 Corinthians 4:7, Boasting?
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who regards you as
superior? What do you have that you did not
receive? And if you did receive it, why do you
boast as if you had not received it?
• NAU 2 Corinthians 11:30 If I have to boast, I
will boast of what pertains to my weakness.
• NAU Galatians 6:14 But may it never be that I
would boast, except in the cross of our Lord
Jesus Christ…
2
3

24. 1 Corinthians 4:8, Already Filled
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:8 You are already filled [2880], you
have already become rich, you have become kings
without us; and indeed, I wish that you had become
kings so that we also might reign with you.
• <2880> κορέννυμι korennumi, Meaning: to satisfy
• NKJ 1 Corinthians 4:6 …that none of you may be puffed
up… <5448> φυσιόω phusioo, Meaning: to puff or blow
up
• NAU 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace
abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in
everything, you may have an abundance for every good
deed; 2
4

25. 1 Corinthians 4:9-13
Not Like Supposed Modern Apostles
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:9 For, I think, God has exhibited us
apostles last of all, as men condemned to death; because we
have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to
men. 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are prudent
in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are
distinguished, but we are without honor. 11 To this present
hour we are both hungry and thirsty, and are poorly clothed,
and are roughly treated, and are homeless; 12 and we toil,
working with our own hands; when we are reviled, we bless;
when we are persecuted, we endure; 13 when we are
slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become as the scum
of the world, the dregs of all things, even until now.
2
5

26. 1 Corinthians 4:9-13

27. 1 Corinthians 4:14
Fatherly Discipline
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:14 I do not write these things to
shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved
children. 15 For if you were to have countless tutors
in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers; for in
Christ Jesus I became your father [Born again] through
the gospel.
• NAU 1 Thessalonians 2:11 just as you know how we
were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each
one of you as a father would his own children, 12 so
that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God
who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. 2
7

28. 1 Corinthians 4:16, Imitate Me?
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore I exhort
you, be imitators of me.
• This is the goal all Christians. To become so
Christlike in your walk that you could say
“imitate me” to a new believer.
• Is there anything in your walk with the Lord
that you would not want a new believer to
imitate?
• Now is the time to get rid of it.
2
8

29. 1 Corinthians 4:17, Imitate Me
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:17 For this reason I have
sent to you Timothy, who is my beloved and
faithful child in the Lord, and he will remind
you of my ways which are in Christ, just as I
teach everywhere in every church.
• Would you feel comfortable sending a
messenger to another church to remind them
of your behavior?
• Paul is my hero!
2
9

30. 1 Corinthians 4:18-21
• NAU 1 Corinthians 4:18 Now some have
become arrogant [to puff or blow up], as though I
were not coming to you. 19 But I will come to
you soon, if the Lord wills, and I shall find out,
not the words of those who are arrogant [to puff
or blow up], but their power. 20 For the kingdom
of God does not consist in words, but in
power. 21 What do you desire? Shall I come to
you with a rod or with love and a spirit of
gentleness? 3
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32. So, in
conclusion;
John 7:24 "Do not
judge according to
appearance, but
judge with
righteous
judgment.”
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33. THE
END
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34. BIBLE IN FIVE
Pastor Dave Kooyers
Valley Bible Fellowship
Box 433
Boonville CA 95415
http://www.slideshare.net/dkooyers
www.ValleyBibleFellowship.org
(707) 895-2325
God bless you as you examine His Word,
Your servant in Christ, 2Cor. 4:5
These Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are provided "for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ"
(Ephesians 4:12-15). To help Christians to "to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." So that "we are no longer...tossed here and
there...by every wind of doctrine." They may be downloaded and modified free of charge.
Matthew 10:8 …Freely you received, freely give.

35. 1 Corinthians 4:5
• Bible scholars have debated for years about the rewards and judgment that will transpire at the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Corinthians 3:12-
15). Since we know that our sins have been cast "as far as the east is from the west" (Psalm 103:12) and that we can do nothing on our own, apart from Christ
working in us (John 15:5), it is natural to question the nature of this divine, and very real, judgment.
• We believe there is one thing that God asks of Believers that could possibly be the basis for this judgment. It is the one thing He has always asked. It is where
many of the Israelites failed and where many Christians still struggle.
• It is simply a question of “faith.”
• Everything we do, think, say or feel reflects whether or not we truly believe God and what He says in His Word.
• We tend to think most verses about believing have to do with salvation. But there is a huge emphasis all through the Bible about God wanting people to simply
believe Him—to take Him at His Word in all things (have “faith”).
• . . . whatever is not from faith is sin. —Romans 14:23bBut to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as
righteousness . . . —Romans 4:5
• Behold, as for the proud one, his soul is not right within him; But the righteous will live by his faith. —Habakkuk 2:4
• And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God." —Mark 11:22
• for we walk by faith, not by sight —2 Corinthians 5:7
• I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who
loved me and gave Himself up for me. —Galatians 2:20
• and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes
from God on the basis of faith —Philippians 3:9
• But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, "Do not be afraid any longer, only believe. (have faith)" —Mark 5:36
• But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, —John 1:12
• The Bible also says that faith is "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."(Hebrews 11:1)
• So it seem plausible that God could judge everything we do in light of whether we did it out of faith—trust, assurance, conviction, belief—in Him. That would
explain why we could actually do the right thing for the wrong reason or do the wrong thing for the right reason:
• Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose
the motives of men's hearts; and then each man's praise will come to him from God. —1 Corinthians 4:5 And the Bible mentions five rewards Believers can receive
by faith:
• Martyred for your faith (James 1:12)
• Maturity in your faith (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
• Having faith God will use your testimony (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20)
• Having faith Jesus will return to the earth (2 Timothy 4:5-8)
• Having faith that shepherding others is feeding His sheep (1 Peter 5:2-4)
• (Sorry the "mini" study was so long; we got a little carried away!)

36. 1 Corinthians 4:5, Rewards
• compass.org wrote, “The Bible mentions five
rewards Believers can receive by faith:
• Martyred for your faith (James 1:12)
• Maturity in your faith (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
• Having faith God will use your testimony
(1 Thessalonians 2:19-20)
• Having faith Jesus will return to the earth
(2 Timothy 4:5-8)
• Having faith that shepherding others is feeding
His sheep (1 Peter 5:2-4)” 3
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37. 1 Corinthians 4:5
I Search The Heart, GotQuestions.org
• GotQuestions.org
• Jeremiah 17:10 "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to
his ways, According to the results of his deeds.
• Evidence Of Salvation
• Friday, January 17th, 2014Salvation
• Q. The Bible says that if we are saved then we will show good works. So what are good works? Is it
not sinning, or is it helping an old lady across the road? And if it is helping an old lady across the
road well, I’m going to say that unsaved people do that!!
• A. The only “work” that God requires of us is to believe in the One He sent, Jesus (John 6:28-
29). But that belief can produce changes in our behavior, too. We can become more conscious of
our sinfulness and often perform more acts of kindness toward others than we did before.
• Of course many unbelievers are also kind to others. The difference is believers usually do this out of
gratitude to the Lord for saving them, but an unbeliever’s kindness will be motivated differently,
perhaps out of a need to be liked, or to feel good about themselves. So while both may do the same
thing, the motives that prompt them are different. We want to please the Lord. Unbelievers want to
please themselves.
• This is why the Lord said not to judge anyone, but to leave that up to Him because He’s the only one
who can judge us on the basis of our motives. 1 Cor. 4:5 says He will bring to light what is hidden
darkness and expose the motives of men’s hearts. He also encouraged us to perform our acts of
kindness in secret because He knows how good it makes us feel to us to receive credit from others
for what we do, even though it’s only temporary. He said those things we do in secret are the ones
our father in Heaven will reward us for (Matt. 6:3-4) and His rewards last forever.

38. 1 Corinthians 4:5, Judge
Righteously
• Question: "What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?"
• Answer: Jesus’ command not to judge others could be the most widely quoted of His sayings, even though it is almost
invariably quoted in complete disregard of its context. Here is Jesus’ statement: “Do not judge, or you too will be
judged” (Matthew 7:1). Many people use this verse in an attempt to silence their critics, interpreting Jesus’ meaning as
“You don’t have the right tell me I’m wrong.” Taken in isolation, Jesus’ command “Do not judge” does indeed seem to
preclude all negative assessments. However, there is much more to the passage than those three words.
• The Bible’s command that we not judge others does not mean we cannot show discernment. Immediately after Jesus
says, “Do not judge,” He says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs” (Matthew 7:6). A little
later in the same sermon, He says, “Watch out for false prophets. . . . By their fruit you will recognize them” (verses 15–
16). How are we to discern who are the “dogs” and “pigs” and “false prophets” unless we have the ability to make a
judgment call on doctrines and deeds? Jesus is giving us permission to tell right from wrong.
• Also, the Bible’s command that we not judge others does not mean all actions are equally moral or that truth is relative.
The Bible clearly teaches that truth is objective, eternal, and inseparable from God’s character. Anything that contradicts
the truth is a lie—but, of course, to call something a “lie” is to pass judgment. To call adultery or murder a sin is to
likewise to pass judgment—but it’s also to agree with God. When Jesus said not to judge others, He did not mean that
no one can identify sin for what it is, based on God’s definition of sin.
• And the Bible’s command that we not judge others does not mean there should be no mechanism for dealing with sin.
The Bible has a whole book entitled Judges. The judges in the Old Testament were raised up by God Himself (Judges
2:18). The modern judicial system, including its judges, is a necessary part of society. In saying, “Do not judge,” Jesus was
not saying, “Anything goes.”
• Elsewhere, Jesus gives a direct command to judge: “Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly”
(John 7:24). Here we have a clue as to the right type of judgment versus the wrong type. Taking this verse and some
others, we can put together a description of the sinful type of judgment:
• Superficial judgment is wrong. Passing judgment on someone based solely on appearances is sinful (John 7:24). It is
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39. 1 Corinthians 4:5, Judging Others
• Today is February 14, 2013
• Verse of the Day -- Colossians 2:16. . . let no one act as your judge in regard to food or drink.
• THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
• The Bible has a lot to say about judging others.
• MINI BIBLE STUDY FOR THE DAY
• The Bible warns us not to judge others in issues of outward appearances such as food or drink. You can't say it is
wrong to eat pork or meat or to drink wine because spirituality is an issue of our heart, not of our stomach.
• Jesus said, ". . . Do you not understand that everything that goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and is
eliminated? But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man." — Matthew
15:16-18 We should be careful whom we judge even if they are wrong:
• . . . do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things
hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts. —1 Corinthians 4:5 And it is certainly a bit prideful for
someone to point fingers at someone else:
• Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? —Luke
6:41 It's also worth noting that those who DO spend the effort judging others are in for a harsher judgment:
• . . . by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. — Matthew 7:1-2 Always remember that we are saved by
GRACE. Allow God to work in the lives of others on His schedule, not yours!
• Romans 14:4 Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for
the Lord is able to make him stand.