1 Cor Summary (YT)

1. We are no longer accountable to men (2:15, 7:23).
This is one of the best reminders for me to do things for our Lord, instead of seeking approval from men. As I think further, I realise that God's standards is much higher and with us looking to please God, we earn approval from men too. The tricky part is to continue to stay focus on our Lord, not be blinded by the praises of men. Of course, this does not mean that whatever we do with the Lord in mind will be pleasing/ acceptable to earthly men with earthly visions and goals.

2. Keep God's commands above all things (7:19).
This is self-explanatory. It has an intrinsic link to #1.

3. Love people because God first loved us, and also because He loves everyone (8:9, 8:1, 14:26)
Loving others include not causing fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to stumble. Loving others means loving with the right motivation and source. Source being God, and the motivation is that He loves us, the ugly sinners first. Also, the standards I strive for in loving others should be of God's, not by human understanding of love, which sometimes can be plain materialistic and possessive.

4. God uses the humble and the weak (1:25).
Using in the sense of putting the humble and the weak to good purpose. This is a reminder for me not to be proud, not to act smart, when "the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom". Recently, I have also experienced God's strength in times when I am weak. Such reminders (from Pastor Andrew's sermon, a reminder to remember God's goodness to us in the past) will serve me well in my walk with God.

5. My work for God will be tested and revealed (3:12-15).
This highlights the importance of being a good steward of God. It is one of the best reminders to work hard and well for Him, building up the "building" on the foundation of Christ. It reminds me of the importance of quality of my work, because it will be tested. Quality precedes quantity.

1 Corinthians is a great eye-opener for me. I hope that as we study the Word more, and as we continue to learn more, we will be able to apply them to love others more, for knowledge puffs up and love builds up. Brothers and Sisters, thanks for the journey so far. Looking forward to more fun times ahead! :)