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The Gift of Christ vs. The Mark of Culture: What Pastors Are Called to Give The Unchanging Apostolic Principle: “What I Received, I Give” The ministry model established by Christ and His apostles rests upon a foundational truth: authentic spiritual leadership transmits only what has been divinely received. Jesus declared: “For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them...” (John 17:8) “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.” (John 7:16) Paul affirmed: “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures...” (1 Corinthians 15:3) “I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you...” (1 Corinthians 11:23) The pattern is unmistakable: True ministers are stewards, not innovators—they pass on divine revelation, not personal preferences; God‑ordained practices, not cultural trends. --- The Paul Standard: “Follow Me As I Follow Christ” The Apostle Paul established the ulti...