Before we get to todays passage, we need three verses that set it up. In verses 6 through 8, Paul turns to the Corinthians and asks a question that has never lost its edge: “What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as if you did not?” Then he says, with heavy irony, that they have already become rich, already become kings, and he wishes it were true so he could reign with them. They were comfortable. And they had become comfortable at the expense of the men who brought them the gospel.

That is the setup. Now hear what Paul says about the life of the people who actually carried the message to them:

“It seems to me that God has put us apostles in the worst possible place. We are like prisoners on their way to death. Angels and the people of this world just laugh at us. Because of Christ we are thought of as fools, but Christ has made you wise. We are weak and hated, but you are powerful and respected. Even today we go hungry and thirsty and dont have anything to wear except rags. We are mistreated and dont have a place to live.” (1 Corinthians 4:9–11, CEV

Before we get to todays passage, we need three verses that set it up. In verses 6 through 8, Paul turns to the Corinthians and asks a question that has never lost its edge: “What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as if you did not?” Then he says, with heavy irony, that they have already become rich, already become kings, and he wishes it were true so he could reign with them. They were comfortable. And they had become comfortable at the expense of the men who brought them the gospel.That is the setup. Now hear what Paul says about the life of the people who actually carried the message to them:“It seems to me that God has put us apostles in the worst possible place. We are like prisoners on their way to death. Angels and the people of this world just laugh at us. Because of Christ we are thought of as fools, but Christ has made you wise. We are weak and hated, but you are powerful and respected. Even today we go hungry and thirsty and dont have anything to wear except rags. We are mistreated and dont have a place to live.” (1 Corinthians 4:9–11, CEV

Life in Christ Ministry ("LICM") is a family of believers committed to the Great Commission: sharing the Good News of life in Christ and discipling nations. We do that though radio, social media, print media, services and seminars, and by supporting and co-laboring with other ministries. We are devoted to Christ, motivated by love, instructed by the Bible, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Pastors Flavio and Valeria Carvalho have been married for nearly 34 years and in ministry for just as long. They are parents of two daughters and recently became grandparents for the first time. They have been a part of Life in Christ Ministry since 1995 and lead pastors since 1997. In addition to family and ministry, they also have careers as a family and immigration law attorney and a realtor, respectively. Above all, they are passionate about enjoying and sharing the abundant and eternal life in Christ!

For more information or to co-labor with us in sharing the Good News and discipling nations, please visit lifeinchrist.org and listen to our broadcast on KFAX and KDIA.

Life in Christ Ministry ("LICM") is a family of believers committed to the Great Commission: sharing the Good News of life in Christ and discipling nations. We do that though radio, social media, print media, services and seminars, and by supporting and co-laboring with other ministries. We are devoted to Christ, motivated by love, instructed by the Bible, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Pastors Flavio and Valeria Carvalho have been married for nearly 34 years and in ministry for just as long. They are parents of two daughters and recently became grandparents for the first time. They have been a part of Life in Christ Ministry since 1995 and lead pastors since 1997. In addition to family and ministry, they also have careers as a family and immigration law attorney and a realtor, respectively. Above all, they are passionate about enjoying and sharing the abundant and eternal life in Christ!
For more information or to co-labor with us in sharing the Good News and discipling nations, please visit <a href="http://www.lifeinchrist.org/">lifeinchrist.org</a>&nbsp;and listen to our broadcast on KFAX and KDIA.

Life In Christ Ministry with Pastor Flavio Carvalho

Life in Christ Ministry ("LICM") is a family of believers committed to the Great Commission: sharing the Good News of life in Christ and discipling nations. We do that though radio, social media, print media, services and seminars, and by supporting and co-laboring with other ministries. We are devoted to Christ, motivated by love, instructed by the Bible, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Pastors Flavio and Valeria Carvalho have been married for nearly 34 years and in ministry for just as long. They are parents of two daughters and recently became grandparents for the first time. They have been a part of Life in Christ Ministry since 1995 and lead pastors since 1997. In addition to family and ministry, they also have careers as a family and immigration law attorney and a realtor, respectively. Above all, they are passionate about enjoying and sharing the abundant and eternal life in Christ!
For more information or to co-labor with us in sharing the Good News and discipling nations, please visit <a href="http://www.lifeinchrist.org/">lifeinchrist.org&nbsp;</a>and listen to our broadcast on KFAX and KDIA.