1 Corinthians 4:14-17 Paul the Spiritual Father Vs. 14 “I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you.” In the preceding verses from our last study Paul and the other apostles’ lives which were patterned after the crucified life of Christ, were contrasted with the lives…

Should Christians defend themselves? We hear Jesus say: “blessed are the meek” or “ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek,…