1 Corinthians 4

This chapter is somewhat weird. By that I mean, when I picture the scope of 1 Corinthians, my mind hasn't really labeled this chapter in a memorable way, shape or form. So, it's just unknown to me in a sense. I guess there's more for me to learn then.

Paul talks about judging and how he doesn't really care about being judged, nor does he judge himself. This is with reference to the fact that God is the one who judges Paul and that's the judgment he cares about.

He speaks about this judgment and says he applies these things to himself so that they won't go beyond what is written. When you care about the judgments of others, this is when you go beyond what is written. Pharisees do many things for show and extra rituals they do are beyond what is written. Caring about what the Lord thinks and how he judges will help one focus on what matters.

Moving on to what Paul does for them, he talks about how poorly he is treated with respect to them. Though they are so blessed, he writes his experienced in contrast to encourage them. He urges them to imitate him.

Near the end he mentions how some think that Paul isn't even coming to meet them. These people are saying some things that Paul will confirm and check. It's not really about what you say, but what you do. These words that are said aren't what matters so much as the power behind them and the actions, in a sense. He says this in reference to the kingdom of God, which consists in power and not in talk. Paul is warning these people who are saying things he might have to correct. Wise up, or he'll have to come discipline them.