S – Now, brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying: “Nothing beyond what is written.” The purpose is that none of you will be arrogant, favoring one person over another. ⁷ For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you didn’t receive? If, in fact, you did receive it, why do you boast as if you hadn’t received it

1 Corinthians 4:6–7 CSB

O – Commentary:

Now Paul and Apollos would serve as curative examples of men under authority who did not go beyond what was written. They obeyed the Word of God, not their own inclinations or worldly opinions. From the example of their lives Paul hoped the Corinthians would learn the lesson of humility. (The verb “learn” is mathēte, and the related noun mathētēs is translated “disciple,” or “one who practices what he is taught.”) This was a difficult lesson, for the Greeks believed humility was a despicable trait of a slave, a sign of weakness, not a characteristic of great men (Plato Laws 6. 774c).

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

A –  God’s word is our source of instruction on how to live.  We naturally will “add” to that through our beliefs and interpretations.  That is why we have denominations of Christianity.  That isn’t bad unless we become arrogant in our beliefs to judge or condemn others.  We work out our salvation with “fear and trembling,” which results in healthy humility.

R –  Heavenly Father, you are Lord above all.  We humble ourselves before you and worship you.  Help us to walk in humility before you today and express your love for others.  We do not want to judge others but demonstrate grace and mercy in conversations and situations.