John Hendrickson
"According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build upon it. " (NRSV)
The apostle Paul is specifically addressing the divisions and controversies plaguing the 1st century Church in Corinth
The imagery of a physical building is a good symbol for the Church, but the church isn't concrete and steel. It's the people, of course. Both as individuals and, more importantly, collectively as a congregation we are Christ's church. We are called to build upon the foundation of our faith; Jesus Christ. The foundation is not the congregation, nor the Pastor, nor the Session, nor the wrinkles of theology we cling to, but Christ, in all things.
Lord, help us to be your builders. Help us build your church upon a solid foundation in Christ.
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