Keep the proper reverence for God.

  • I Corinthians 4:1
  • I Corinthians 1:14-15 – Paul is trying to get them out of the party spirit.
  • I Corinthians 1:25
  • I Corinthians 1:31; 2:4-5
  • I Corinthians 3:19
  • I Corinthians 4:19-20 – God has the real power! See I Corinthians 1:18. The power is the gospel.
  • I Corinthians 2:1

Be willing to accept admonishment.

  • I Corinthians 4:6-8 – Watch out for arrogance! Paul and Apollos submitted to these things, so they should also.
  • I Corinthians 8:1 – Don’t let knowledge make you arrogant.
  • I Corinthians 4:14, 18, 21 – Paul loved them enough to admonish them.
  • II Corinthians 2:6-9
  • We must be willing to accept admonishment and accept others back when they repent from sin.

Endure headships for Christ.

  • I Corinthians 4:9-21