Who we are...

"...we have become as scum of the world, the dregs of all things, even until now."--1 Corinthians 4:13.  Probably not the most positive of words to start your morning out with but we must consider what Paul is writing to the church in Corinth.  Paul opens this chapter with the fact that we ought to be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

We have become as scum of the world.  We must remember that we are servants of Christ.  Because of this the world may look at us in disdain.   Sometimes standing up for the faith will mean putting ourselves out there to be ridiculed.  Truth be told though, living here in the United States, I don't think we have any idea what it really feels like to be persecuted for our faith.  We have nothing to fear in sharing the gospel with others.  In some foreign countries, Christians have truly become the scum of the earth in the eyes of their oppressors.  And they are treated as such.  They are regarded as servants of Christ by their oppressors but are considered foolish for doing so.  I respect these men and women who have gone to places where there very lives are in danger simply for upholding the name of Christ.  Among them, I think of our own Steven Ashcraft who for the sake of the gospel is facing authorities of other religions in Africa in order to bring others to Christ, risking his own life.  He and other men and women are facing such challenges. All the while us here in America, we are sitting comfortably on the pews of our church buildings and on our sofas at home free from the fear of persecution.  Blessed? I think so.

So, that being said, let us remember that while to the world we may the scum of the world.  To God, we are servants of Christ and our reward is great. THINK SOULS! SERVE CHRIST DAILY! PRAY ABOUT IT! LOVE Y'ALL GOD BLESS.