ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 4 v20

THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND POWER. ORIGEN: It is not smooth talk that reveals the presence of the kingdom of God, but power. When there is power in the words, then the kingdom is present in them. COMMENTARY ON 1 CORINTHIANS 2.22.6-8.

NO HIDING BEHIND A WALL OF WORDS. CHRYSOSTOM: “Actions speak louder than words,” says Paul. “If those Corinthians who are now arrogant want to prove something, let them show me when I come whether they can do the same miracles I can do. I do not want to find them hiding behind a wall of words, for that sort of thing means nothing to me.” HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 14.2.

NOT PREACHING BUT BEHAVIOR. THEODORET OF CYR: It is not enough to preach the kingdom of God in order to be saved; one must also behave in a way which is worthy of the kingdom. COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 191.

NO FALSE SECURITY. CAESARIUS OF ARLES: Let us not deceive ourselves with a false security, believing that a nonresponsive faith lacking good works can deliver us against the day of judgment. SERMON 209.3.

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