Ministri Christi | Servants of Christ

This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed – 1 Corinthians 4:1.

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The Apostle Paul reminds the church in Corinth how they should view God's servants, not as celebrities to be idolized or figures to be compared, but as servants of Christ entrusted with the mysteries of God. Likewise, when we become servants of the Lord, we should never expect to be glorified or treated as superior. We must always remember the true nature of service.

Paul emphasizes that faithfulness is the primary standard for a servant of God. Not popularity, not rhetorical skill, but faithfulness to the task that God has entrusted. In fact, Paul himself says that he does not even judge himself, because only God truly knows the motivations and hearts of people.

A servant of God is one who serves the congregation. And as members of the church, we should not judge based on outward appearance, such as eloquence or social status. Faithfulness in service is what truly matters. Whatever task God has entrusted to us, what He looks at is our faithfulness in carrying it out. It is not about how eloquently we speak when teaching or praying, or how well-known we are in ministry. The core of every ministry is God Himself, not any particular individual.

We must not "go beyond what is written" by exalting human beings above their proper place.

Let us be faithful in every task and ministry that God entrusts to us. Let us not focus on gaining praise from people, but instead aim to please the heart of God. Amen.

Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:1–6 by Meist. 

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