**To the Faithful in Christ Jesus, Grace be unto You,**

In my earlier address, found in 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 (KJV):, I imparted to you a foundational truth, saying, "Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." Permit me, as a bond-servant of the Lord, to expound further on this vital teaching.

Consider us, your apostles and teachers, not as lords over your faith, but as humble ministers of Christ. We are stewards, entrusted with the precious mysteries of God. These mysteries are the profound truths of the gospel, once concealed but now revealed through Christ Jesus. As stewards, our foremost duty is to manage these sacred truths, not for our glory, but for the edification of the church and the glorification of our Lord.

Faithfulness, dear brethren, is the paramount virtue in stewardship. It is not enough to merely possess knowledge or to have been entrusted with the gospel. What is required of us stewards is that we be found faithful. This faithfulness manifests in our unwavering commitment to the truth of the gospel, our diligence in teaching it accurately and wholeheartedly, and our steadfastness in living out its precepts.

In being faithful stewards, we are called to dispense these mysteries with integrity, not adulterating the word of God for personal gain or favor with men, but as servants of Christ, seeking to please Him who enlisted us. We ought to handle the word of truth with reverence, recognizing that we will give an account to the Lord for our stewardship.

The mysteries of God include the great truths about Christ's incarnation, His atoning work on the cross, His resurrection, and the inclusion of the Gentiles alongside Israel in God’s plan of salvation. These truths are the foundation upon which the church is built and the source of our hope in Christ. As stewards, we labor to make these truths known, teaching and admonishing every man in all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

Therefore, I urge you to regard those who minister among you as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. Support them, pray for them, and learn from them, remembering that their task is weighty and their accountability is ultimately to the Lord.

Moreover, let each of us examine our own hearts and lives. Are we being faithful with what God has entrusted to us? Whether it be the gospel, our talents, time, or resources, let us be diligent and faithful stewards, for it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

In the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Paul, a Servant of the Gospel