1 Corinthians 1:14-15

1 Corinthians 1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
 
Paul wanted the people to understand that him baptizing someone did not make him Christ, But that he baptized in the name of Christ. Paul wanted people to worship Christ and not him. Paul was very aware of the dangerous effect it would have if he allowed anyone to worship him. This could be a lesson to us not to worship the people that helped us get where we are in Christ but worship Christ. Also to be aware of people putting to much faith in us for helping them to gain the knowledge of the saving grace of our Lord, and try to put us on pedestal. We are just like Paul a servant of an almighty God and our job is to lead people to Christ so they will know who to worship and give their glory to.

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