Relationship with Spiritual Authority | 1 Corinthians | MIDWEEK | April 29, 2026

What does a healthy relationship between spiritual leadership and a congregation actually look like? In 1 Corinthians 4:14–21, Paul speaks not as a celebrity leader, but as a spiritual father. He confronts arrogance, challenges consumer Christianity, and calls the church to maturity rooted in honor, imitation, and transformation. In a culture shaped by honor/shame—and in our modern age shaped by consumerism and social media—this message wrestles with critical questions: What is the difference