Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

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Our text today is 1 Corinthians 3:1-4.

You can know the verses.
You can show up every Sunday.
You can love the right teachers.

And still act spiritually immature.

That's the sting of Paul's words here. He doesn't confront their theology—He confronts their behavior.

But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not being merely human? — 1 Corinthians 3:1–4

Paul calls them "infants in Christ," but not because they're new believers—because their actions don't match their knowledge.

The evidence? Things like: Jealousy. Quarreling. Sides. Comparison.
People pretending to be grown adults with playground reactions.

Paul says their arguments proved they were being driven by the flesh—by insecurity, pride, and ego—not the Spirit.

Their tribalism wasn't loyalty—it was immaturity wrapped in religious language.

"Paul is my teacher."
"No, Apollos is my teacher."

We still do this today. Church Camps. Christian Labels. Believing Tribes. Spiritual Comparison.

But spiritual maturity sounds different.

When you are actively growing in Christ, you stop fueling unneeded fights. You stop competing for the sake of competing. You stop needing validation for your position and side. You become the stable one—the person who brings peace into tension.

That is what maturity and growth look like. Focus on how to strengthen your faith instead of creating unnecessary division.

DO THIS:

Think of a conflict you've been pulled toward. Step back today and choose unity over taking a side.

ASK THIS:

1. Where do jealousy or comparison show up in your relationships?
2. Do your reactions look fleshly or Spirit-led when tension rises?
3. What does maturity look like for you right now?

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, grow me into maturity. Silence pride, kill comparison, and help me choose unity wherever I go. Amen.

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"Build My Life"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video.

Our text today is 1 Corinthians 2:16.

There are moments when you feel underqualified for the life God called you to live.
Moments when you stare at a decision, a temptation, or a responsibility and think, "I don't know if I'm built for this."

Paul ends Chapter 2 with a declaration that dismantles that fear.

"For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. — 1 Corinthians 2:16

Paul draws on Isaiah 40—a passage that highlights the gap between God's wisdom and ours.
The implied answer is obvious:
"No one understands God enough to coach Him."

But then Paul says something shocking: "But we have the mind of Christ."

Not just better thinking.
Not self-improvement.
Not upgraded intuition.
A new mind — reshaped by His Spirit.

This is why spiritual truth makes sense to you now.
This is why conviction hits differently.
This is why you see sin for what it really is.
This is why obedience feels compelling instead of impossible.

You're not operating from the old mind anymore.
You're living with Christ's way of seeing, valuing, and discerning.

You have His mind for whatever you're facing today.

Not perfect insight. Not instant answers.
But a real, Spirit-shaped capacity to understand truth and walk in it.

And here's what that means in real life:

• When you face decisions, you're not alone.
• When you feel confused, clarity is coming.
• When you feel weak, wisdom is available.
• When you feel pressured by the world, you're not limited to the world's thinking.
• When temptation rises, you have the mind of the One who conquered every temptation.

His mind. His wisdom. His perspective.
Present in you — right now.

So today, instead of spiraling into overthinking or panic, remind yourself:

"I have the mind of Christ. I'm not doing this alone."

Let that truth steady your heart as you step into what's ahead.

DO THIS:

Write one decision or worry on your phone today, then pray: "Jesus, give me Your mind for this." Return to it tonight and note anything the Spirit made clearer.

ASK THIS:

1. What situation in your life needs Christ's perspective right now?
2. Where do you rely on your old patterns of thinking instead of the Spirit?
3. How would your day change if you truly believed you have His mind?

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, thank You for giving me Your mind. Shape my thoughts, steady my emotions, and guide my decisions today. Amen.

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"Be Thou My Vision"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video.

Our text today is 1 Corinthians 2:15.

Ever notice how following Jesus changes the way you see everything?
Not overnight… but steadily. Quietly. Deeply.

You start noticing things you'd never noticed before.
You sense dangers you used to walk right into.
You feel conviction where you once felt nothing.
You recognize truth in places you once ignored.

Paul captures that shift in a single verse:

The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. — 1 Corinthians 2:15

This isn't about superiority.
It's about spiritual awareness—the ability to discern what's really going on under the surface.

Paul is saying:

If you're walking by the Spirit, you're going to see things others can't evaluate.

People who don't have the Spirit can't measure your decisions accurately.
They can't fully understand your values.
They can't interpret your motives.
They can't perceive the spiritual reality behind your choices.

To them, your obedience might look extreme.
Your boundaries might look unnecessary.
Your convictions might seem outdated.
Your faithfulness might feel foolish.

But it's simply because they're judging from the outside
while you're walking with insight from the inside.

And that should free you—you don't need applause, validation, or agreement
from people who can't see what the Spirit has shown you.

You're seeing more than they know—because God is shaping your vision.

This also means something else:

If the Spirit is helping you discern what's true,
then you don't have to second-guess every step.

You can walk with quiet confidence.
Not arrogance—not "I know better."
But a grounded assurance that the Spirit's wisdom is guiding you.

What used to confuse you now has clarity.
What used to tempt you now has weight.
What used to distract you now looks empty.

That's not pride.
That's growth.

DO THIS:

Identify one decision you've hesitated on because you're worried about what others will think. Ask the Spirit for clarity—then act on what He shows you.

ASK THIS:

1. Where do you fear being misunderstood for obeying God?
2. What area of your life requires Spirit-led discernment right now?
3. How have you seen your spiritual "vision" grow in the past year?

PRAY THIS:

Spirit, thank You for opening my eyes. Give me compassion for those who can't yet see what You've shown me. Use my life as a gentle witness today. Amen.

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"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)"