Vs 15 – This is an interesting statement. The Spiritual man makes judgments about all things but he himself is not subject to any man’s judgment. Paul says that a person possessing the Spirit can evaluate and apply all things of the Spirit. He makes his moral decisions and judgments based on the truth of God’s word and what the Holy Spirit has shown them. They will be judged by God. Their consciences are led by God. They know they will have to one day give an account of their lives to God so they do not let the moral, social and philosophical vales of man influence them. They do not allow the judgment of man to sway or influence them.
Vs 16 – Here is a reality check. Who knows the mind of the Lord and who may instruct Him? Only the person who knows Christ has the mind of the Lord. We however cannot instruct Him but be willing to learn and become students of Him. He is the creator of the universe and foundation of all truth and reality. Those who have the mind of Christ are those who are obedient to His revelation and will for their lives. Paul desired the Corinthians be these people as the Lord wishes us to be today.
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