Sarcastic Tone - 1 Corinthians 4:8-13 (MSG)

Have you ever been the brunt of someone's sarcasm?  Have you felt the sting a sarcastic remark inflicted? Sarcasm is a negative word and is often used to put another in their place.  It would seem that is just what Paul is doing in verse 8 when he says, "You already have all you need. You already have more access to God than you can handle. Without bringing either Apollos or me into it, you're sitting on top of the world—at least God's world—and we're right there, sitting alongside you!

Paul is talking about their pride and arrogance in this passage. These words remind us today to be careful not to boast about ourselves or judge others.  The Corinthian believers viewed the apostles as trash, coming from the wrong side of the tracks.  The Corinthian believers were worldly, treasuring money and prestige.  Paul was calling them to task, warning them and reminding them of their heritage and encouraging them to repent.

This is a lesson many of us could learn as well.  How often do I value 'things' more than people?  God, help me during this Lenten season, to turn from worldly ways and seek you only, trust you only. Show me how to set aside any arrogance or pride I have that would get in the way of your will.

Read our passage for today at Biblegateway and 1 Corinthians 4:8-13.