How To Know When Popular Opinion is Wrong
Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Today’s Truth
In 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, a church planter named Paul teaches us how to handle the opinions we face each day…
- Take advice from those who love the Lord.
1 Corinthians 6:1 says, “do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the Lord’s people?” Trust people who trust the Lord.
- Don’t blow things out of proportion.
1 Corinthians 6:7 says, “The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already.” Too often, people with differences start shouting, slandering, suing, or shooting. Keep small things small.
- Live like we really are different.
In 1 Corinthians 6:8-10, Paul says wrongdoers (which can be us when we listen more to the ungodly rather than the godly) will not inherit the kingdom of God. Our inheritance begins the moment we accept Jesus as Lord. As followers of Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:11). That makes us different, so don’t be afraid to live like you’re different.
Discussion Questions
- What opinions are you letting affect you?
- Who are some godly people who can help you decide what’s OK?
Application
What really matters is what Jesus says about us. Listen to the Holy Spirit, other godly people, and the truth of the Bible. Because when those three agree, it’s all the information we need.
