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Women and men faithfully inventory entrusted stores while human examiners see only the surface and morning light reveals hidden repairs.
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1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Faithful Stewards Await the Lord’s Evaluation

Faithful Stewards, Costly Service, and Gentle Power · 1 Corinthians 4

Story guide: Apostles are servants of Messiah and stewards of God’s mysteries, required to be faithful. Human courts and self-assessment remain limited, so judgment waits for the Lord, who will reveal hidden purposes and give fitting praise.

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1This is how a person should regard us: as servants of Messiah and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found faithful.

3But to me it is a very small thing that I should be examined by you or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself.

4For I am aware of nothing against myself, but I am not justified by this; the one who examines me is the Lord.

5Therefore, do not judge anything before the time, until the Lord comes, who will also bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the purposes of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.

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