S – I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. ⁷ So, then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. ⁸ Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor

1 Corinthians 3:6–8 CSB

O – Commentary:

Apollos and Paul were given their ministries by Christ (Eph. 4:11). They were the means, not the cause, whereby the Corinthians believed (cf. 1 Cor. 2:4–5). God alone produced results. God made the seed grow (3:6). Therefore God alone should get the credit (v. 7). As servants, Paul and Apollos were not competing against each other but were complementing each other’s ministries

“1 Corinthians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Every person is vital in ministry. Each part contributes to the message of the gospel being shared.  One is not greater than the other.  All work together to bring people to God.  It is imperative that we minister as a team in unity, with one purpose.  All glory goes to God!

R – Heavenly Father, we love you and are grateful that you loved us first.  As we work together in ministry, help us to be unified in our hearts and minds.  We give you all the glory for lives being changed by your love.