![]() Paul wanted to teach the Corinthians how to build their church on the foundation of God's truth. 6 For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head. 5 But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head-it is the same as having her head shaved. 4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. From Paul we can learn to acknowledge others’ good points and praise them first when handling difficult problems.ġ-4, Why does Paul say that women should worship in public with their heads covered? (3-10)īut I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. ![]() Paul not only rebuked the Corinthians but praised them. Paul praises the Corinthians for the way in which they remembered him in all things and held fast the teachings he passed on to them. I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you. Paul strove to use his freedom to serve God’s purpose, becoming everything to everyone to win them over to Christ. Also, we can leave a spiritual inheritance to our descendants. Then we can please God and can live a victorious life throughout our lifetime. Paul followed Jesus’ example, and so should we. This gives great glory to God.įor this, Paul denied himself to please everyone in every way. Practically, living for the glory of God involves participating in saving souls to fulfill God’s world salvation plan. It is because he is confident that it is good to follow his example in Christ. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God- 33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 10 It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels.ġ-2, Why does Paul encourage Christians in Corinth to follow his example? (1, 10:33)įollow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 8 For man did not come from woman, but woman from man 9 neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 7 A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God but woman is the glory of man. 3 But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 2 I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you. Why does Paul encourage Christians in Corinth to follow his example? (1, 10:33) What does he praise them for? (2) Why does Paul say that women should worship in public with their heads covered? (3-10)įollow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. How many will know the nature of God? Salvation comes through the willing submission and obedience of one Christian. We are all members of the church, the body of Christ. ![]() Within the church there must be spiritual, creation order based on the word of God and spiritual love based on Jesus' sacrifice. The church is grounded on the truth of God's word and the love of Christ who died for our sins. Yet the church is more than a human organization. For any organization to be healthy, there must be friendship and love among its members. In dealing with them, Paul lays down principles for building a healthy, sound church. In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."Ĭhapters 11-14 are about practical problems in church meetings.
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