First Reading1 Corinthians 4:1-5
From the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians
1So let a man think of us as Christ’s servantsand stewards of God’s mysteries.2Here, moreover, it is required of stewardsthat they be found faithful.3But with me it is a very small thingthat I should be judged by you,or by a human court.Yes, I don’t even judge my own self.4For I know nothing against myself.Yet I am not justified by this,but he who judges me is the Lord.5Therefore judge nothing before the time,until the Lord comes,who will both bring to light the hidden things of darknessand reveal the counsels of the hearts.Then each man will get his praise from God.