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1 Corinthians 4:7 · KJV

"For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
6And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.
7For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
8Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
9For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.

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Reflection Questions

1

What gifts have you received that you often take for granted?

2

How does recognizing your gifts change your perspective?

3

When have you felt pride in your achievements instead of gratitude?

Life Application

gratitude

Take time to reflect on your talents and acknowledge them as gifts from God. Practice gratitude daily.

humility

Share your gifts with others, recognizing that they are meant to serve and uplift the community.

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