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βλεπομεν γαρ αρτι δι εσοπτρου εν αινιγματι
which is rendered in the KJV as
"For now we see through a glass, darkly."
which refers to mirrors, not lenses. It has inspired the titles of many works.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1_Corinthians_13
Showing posts with label 1 Corinthians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1 Corinthians. Show all posts
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Through a glass, darkly
1 Corinthians 13:12 contains the phrase
βλεπομεν γαρ αρτι δι εσοπτρου εν αινιγματι
which is rendered in the KJV as
"For now we see through a glass, darkly."
which refers to mirrors, not lenses. It has inspired the titles of many works.
βλεπομεν γαρ αρτι δι εσοπτρου εν αινιγματι
which is rendered in the KJV as
"For now we see through a glass, darkly."
which refers to mirrors, not lenses. It has inspired the titles of many works.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Spiritual poliomyelitis
Adapted from Hughes, S. (2007, May/June). Spiritual poliomyelitis. Every Day with Jesus, Fri 25 May.
Ezekiel 37:6b
"I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD."
Psalms 20:7-8
"7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the Lord our God. 8 They will fall down, but we will stand firm."
1 Corinthians 11:29-30
"29 For the one who eats and drinks without careful regard for the body eats and drinks judgment against himself. 30 That is why many of you are weak and sick, and quite a few are dead."
We need to do our daily devotion, or we are like the valley of dry bones: Everything needed for life is present, but nothing happens without the breath of God. This only comes with sensitivity to God.
We must learn to depend on God and not our own strength [the Psalmist's chariots and horses].
Finally, disprespect God at your peril. Whether in Holy Communion, prayer or ministry, God takes it seriously. All the more we should give God the utmost reverence and respect.
Ezekiel 37:6b
"I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD."
Psalms 20:7-8
"7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the Lord our God. 8 They will fall down, but we will stand firm."
1 Corinthians 11:29-30
"29 For the one who eats and drinks without careful regard for the body eats and drinks judgment against himself. 30 That is why many of you are weak and sick, and quite a few are dead."
We need to do our daily devotion, or we are like the valley of dry bones: Everything needed for life is present, but nothing happens without the breath of God. This only comes with sensitivity to God.
We must learn to depend on God and not our own strength [the Psalmist's chariots and horses].
Finally, disprespect God at your peril. Whether in Holy Communion, prayer or ministry, God takes it seriously. All the more we should give God the utmost reverence and respect.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Submitting to Leadership
Pastor Koo spoke about this in 1 Corinthians SOD class today, and it spoke to me again.
Sometimes we may disagree with our church leaders. I know I have. The question arises: Why should we do something we disagree with? For all you know, the leader might be wrong?
The answer to this is simple:
The leader CAN be wrong! Because we aren't perfect, leaders have every possibility and right to be wrong. However, as a subordinate of a leader, it is my job, serving in the ministry, to submit ot leadership.
God says in His Word that every authority on Earth and in Heaven has ben instituted by God. This means that bosses, governments, church leaders, parents etc have all been chosen by God. If we disobey them, we disobey God. Unless obeying them results in direct contravention of God's law, we should submit.
If the leader is doing wrong in the Lord's eyes, it is not your say to punish him/her. Rest assured, God is in control of the situation and will deal with it accordingly. Many mighty men of God have fallen under discipline from God.
God is always in control.
Sometimes we may disagree with our church leaders. I know I have. The question arises: Why should we do something we disagree with? For all you know, the leader might be wrong?
The answer to this is simple:
The leader CAN be wrong! Because we aren't perfect, leaders have every possibility and right to be wrong. However, as a subordinate of a leader, it is my job, serving in the ministry, to submit ot leadership.
God says in His Word that every authority on Earth and in Heaven has ben instituted by God. This means that bosses, governments, church leaders, parents etc have all been chosen by God. If we disobey them, we disobey God. Unless obeying them results in direct contravention of God's law, we should submit.
If the leader is doing wrong in the Lord's eyes, it is not your say to punish him/her. Rest assured, God is in control of the situation and will deal with it accordingly. Many mighty men of God have fallen under discipline from God.
God is always in control.
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