As Paul began his letter to the Christians in the city of Corinth, he described them as “enriched in every way,” “you do not lack any spiritual gift,” and “He will keep you strong.”

1 Corinthians 1:4–9 NIV
"I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge—because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful."

If you read the entirety of 1 Corinthians, Paul had to point out some very specific problems and sins that were occurring within this congregation. So which is it? Were they trapped in errors and sins or “enriched in every way”?

Isn’t God’s grace stunning?! He views his weak and sinful people through Jesus Christ. While his Word points out our sins, he also cannot stop speaking about how much he loves those who believe in him.

The specifics of the sins that the people in Corinth struggled with may not be the same as the list that describes you. And yet, brothers and sisters, through faith in Jesus, God forgives you and views you as one of his children who is equipped to serve him. He is faithful to you and will not leave you. Let the peace of his forgiveness comfort you and shape your view of yourself. You belong to the faithful God and so you are ready to be light for the world as you serve him.

 

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