A Sustaining Foundation

As listed in chapter 1, Paul addresses the division among the church community found in Corinth. Here in chapter 3, he follows up on it, almost immediately, confront them in what they've done wrong, and what they should be reminded of.

We are worldly men. Paul says he cannot even address us as "spiritual" because we are simply not ready for it, we are not at the stage. Just as a baby who isnt old enough to take solid food (v.1-2). We are always sucked into the world of sin, whether if it sprouts from jealously or quarrelling, idolatry or materialism, we are choosing everything else possible over God.

The world is constantly telling us to work towards success, gold, money, fortune and fame, and the truth is when we have those things as our foundation in life, it crumbles and will wear and tear eventually. Only a foundation in Christ will provide success and endurance. Just like plants, when planted in good soil, will absorb good nutrients, grow endlessly and bear good fruit. We are also plants, that need to draw upon God's goodness and faithfulness to grow and bear good fruit. We ultimately belong to Christ alone and should be grounded in Him.

What foundation are you building your life upon?

verse of the day: 1 Corinthians 3:11-13

¹¹ For no one can lay afoundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.¹² Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— ¹³ each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.