I Corinthians 3

“So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow” (7). Paul urged the Corinthians to think as spiritually mature people, not babies (1). Immature people put their trust in successful leaders, but mature people have their eyes fixed on Christ. Paul taught that each person has a unique part to play in the Body and should do it faithfully (5), recognizing that our work is completely dependent on God – who makes things grow.

“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” (16). God’s Spirit chooses to dwell among us and work through us – for Jesus’ glory, not ours.