A Corrective to Pride

I. Paul Explains His Role v. 1-5

A.  Paul – a Servant and a Steward  v. 1

    1.  Paul – a Servant
    
    2.  Paul – a Steward


B.  Gospel Ministers as Stewards  v. 1

C.  A Steward's Chief Qualification – Faithfulness – v. 2

D.  Who are You to Judge Me?  v. 3-4

    1.  Paul has a clear conscience.
            
    2.  God is the righteous judge 

        
E.  The Lord is the Righteous Judge  v. 5

II. What Legitimate Reason Do We Have to be Proud? v. 6-7

A.  The Warning Against Pride  v. 6

    1.  The Conclusion of the Apollos/Paul Issue  
        
    2.  No one should “go beyond what is written”.  

    3.  That none of you be puffed up  

        
B.  Three Rhetorical Questions that they (and we) must face   v.7

    1.   Who maketh thee to differ?

    2.  How can you boast in receiving a gift?

    3.  Are there any legitimate grounds for spiritual pride?