Leaders should be viewed as servants and stewards, not celebrities, and faithfulness, not worldly success, is the ultimate measure of their ministry. God is the final judge of a leader’s work, not human opinion. In this week’s message, Pastor Sonny returns to our study of Corinthians to explore Paul’s message about how Christian leadership is characterized by servanthood and stewardship.
1 Corinthians 4:1–5
4:1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.