Guided QuestionDoes the way you use your time, talents, and money reflect an eternal perspective, or are you still living as though this life is all there is?SummaryIn this concluding message from 1 Corinthians, Dr. Robert Lewis examines the Corinthian church and finds a striking resemblance to the modern church. The Corinthians were athletic-minded, pleasure-loving, self-focused, biblically immature, and often struggled to bring their faith into everyday life. Their greatest problem was not a lack of teaching but a failure to allow biblical truth to shape how they actually lived.Turning to 1 Corinthians OutlineThe Corinthian Church: A Mirror for TodayWorldly, self-focused, spiritually immature, and disconnected from practical faith.The Jerusalem Church in NeedPersecution, loss of property and employment, and famine created severe hardship.The Resurrection and GivingThe resurrection changes our perspective on life, possessions, and eternal priorities.Five Principles of Christian GivingGiving flows from the resurrection.Giving is the personal practice of every Christian.Giving should be planned, not pressured.Giving should be proportionate to what God provides.Giving should include accountability and integrity.Faith and Money in the Real WorldChristian giving should flow from the Holy Spirit rather than guilt, manipulation, or emotional pressure.The Cost of a Living ChurchA healthy, effective church requires the investment of its people's time, talents, spiritual gifts, and resources.An Invitation to New Life in ChristSalvation begins with receiving what God has given through Jesus Christ, followed by a commitment to grow in faith.Key TakeawaysThe Corinthian Church Is a Mirror for TodaySpiritual immaturity can exist even where excellent biblical teaching is available. Faith must move from knowledge into everyday life.The Resurrection Changes How We LiveBecause this life is not all there is, believers should invest their resources in what has eternal value rather than living only for present pleasures.Giving Is an Expression of FaithOur use of money can reveal whether our faith is genuinely influencing our practical lives.Giving Is for Every ChristianPaul says, "each one of you," making giving a personal responsibility rather than something reserved for a particular group.Giving Should Be Planned, Not PressuredBiblical giving is intended to become a deliberate, consistent practice rather than a response to emotional manipulation or guilt.Giving Should Be ProportionateChristians are called to give according to how God has provided, with the Holy Spirit guiding their decisions rather than relying merely on an external percentage.Giving Requires AccountabilityPaul establishes safeguards for the Jerusalem offering, demonstrating that Christian stewardship s