Holiness Isn’t Harsh. Holiness Is Healing. | 1 Corinthians 5:1-2
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 5:1-2. The sin in Corinth wasn’t subtle, hidden, or debatable. It was so scandalous that even the surrounding pagan culture was shocked by it. Paul writes: It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done...
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Faithful Not Famous | 1 Corinthians 4
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Fame is loud. Faithfulness is quiet. God only measures one. Summary: What does real leadership look like when you strip away applause, opinions, and platforms? In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul confronts a culture obsessed with evaluation and reminds the church that God isn’t looking for celebrities—he’s looking for faithful stewards. This chapter calls us to stop chasing approval, stop sitting in the judge’s seat, and start living for the only commendation that lasts. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions: When you think about leadership, what metrics tend to matter most to...
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Rod or Restoration? | 1 Corinthians 4:21
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is . Paul ends the chapter with a question that sounds like a loving father sitting down after a long, difficult day: What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness? — This isn’t a threat. It’s an invitation. Paul isn’t eager to discipline them; he’s eager to restore them. His heart is essentially saying, “Don’t make...
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Talk Is Cheap. Power Isn’t. | 1 Corinthians 4:18-20
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is . Some in Corinth were puffed up—loud, confident, full of opinions. They acted as if Paul would never return, and even if he did, they imagined they could stand toe-to-toe with him. Paul answers with calm clarity: Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people...
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A Fellow Worth Following | 1 Corinthians 4:17
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is . Some people talk a good game. Timothy lived one. Paul had a big problem in Corinth—a proud, divided church drifting from the way of Christ. So he doesn’t just write another paragraph. He doesn’t send a rebuke. He sends a person. That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in...
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Correction Is Restoration, Not Ruin | 1 Corinthians 4:14-16
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is . No one enjoys being corrected. But deep down, we all know this: Sometimes the most loving thing someone can do is tell us the truth. Paul leans into that reality here. I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in...
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Downward Humility, Not Upward Mobility | 1 Corinthians 4:8-13
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is . Paul pulls no punches in this section. He exposes the lie the Corinthians had embraced—the belief that the Christian life should look like success, strength, ease, and even royalty. They wanted to be kings. Paul wanted them to see the cross. Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we...
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Don’t Inflate Yourself | 1 Corinthians 4:6-7
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is . Pride rarely shows up overnight. It inflates slowly—one comparison at a time. The Corinthians were comparing leaders, comparing gifts, comparing wins, and comparing influence. Every comparison pumped a little more air into the ego. So Paul says: I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is...
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Live for the Only Judgment That Matters | 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is . We all make judgments every day. We should. Wise judgment is part of following Jesus—choosing what’s right, resisting what’s wrong, and evaluating what’s healthy or harmful. But Paul is talking about something very different here: This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards...
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Immaturity Is Killing the Church | 1 Corinthians 3
The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller
Are you growing or staying stuck? SUMMARY 1 Corinthians 3 is Paul’s wake-up call to every believer: put down the bottle and pick up a brick. God’s building His church—and He wants you building with Him. Watch the full breakdown now. REFLECTION & SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS 1. Where do you see spiritual immaturity show up most clearly in your own life? 2. In what ways do jealousy or comparison hold you back spiritually? 3. How have you made Christian leaders into “instruments” instead of focusing on God’s intent? 4. What unique role do you think God has given you in building His...
info_outlineFame is loud. Faithfulness is quiet. God only measures one.
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What does real leadership look like when you strip away applause, opinions, and platforms? In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul confronts a culture obsessed with evaluation and reminds the church that God isn’t looking for celebrities—he’s looking for faithful stewards. This chapter calls us to stop chasing approval, stop sitting in the judge’s seat, and start living for the only commendation that lasts.
Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions:
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When you think about leadership, what metrics tend to matter most to you—and why?
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Where do you feel the pressure to seek approval instead of obedience?
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How does Paul’s description of leaders as “servants and stewards” challenge modern leadership culture?
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What’s the difference between being successful and being faithful in God’s eyes?
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Why do you think Paul says it’s a “small thing” to be judged by others—or even by himself?
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In what ways do we unintentionally play the judge with people’s motives or ministries?
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How does the phrase “You receive, not achieve” confront pride in your life?
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Why is it tempting to expect comfort, recognition, or applause in ministry or service?
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What does fatherly leadership look like in real life—at home, church, or work?
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If God evaluated your life today, where would faithfulness be clearly visible?