Daily Devotions: How to Think About Pastors - August 07, 2025

1 Corinthians 4:1–5 (NLT) — “So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries.”   In today’s devotion, Pastor David Sumrall shows us the Apostle Paul’s heart as he faced comparison, criticism, and judgment from others in Corinth. Paul reminds the believers not to see ministers as celebrities, but as faithful servants of Christ entrusted with spiritual responsibility. He teaches that what truly matters is not public opinion or even our own self-evaluation, but God’s judgment—because only God sees our true motives and hearts. Pastor David encourages every pastor and believer: stop keeping your happiness in someone else’s head. Keep your conscience clear, stay faithful to what God has called you to do, and remember—what matters most is what the Lord thinks, not people’s praise or criticism. Watch today’s devotion and be reminded that your identity and worth are rooted in God’s purpose, not in public approval. ---- Discover fundamental truths and the power of Scripture with Pastor David E. Sumrall on Daily Devotions. Pastor Sumrall serves as the Undershepherd of the Cathedral of Praise, a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna   © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.