The Best Example
April 4, 2014//
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Ephesians
1:7-8 (NLT)
1:7-8 (NLT)
He
is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood
of his Son and forgave our sins. He has
showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.
is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood
of his Son and forgave our sins. He has
showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.
It’s one thing to be pleasant in the
checkout lane and another to sacrifice your son. Yes, that’s a big jump. It’s the difference between my friendly
nature and God’s rich kindness and grace.
God, of course, is the ultimate example to follow. No, God doesn’t want us to kill our
babies! So how do we follow Jesus’
example of sacrifice?
checkout lane and another to sacrifice your son. Yes, that’s a big jump. It’s the difference between my friendly
nature and God’s rich kindness and grace.
God, of course, is the ultimate example to follow. No, God doesn’t want us to kill our
babies! So how do we follow Jesus’
example of sacrifice?
John the Baptist, who was well known
and had many disciples, told his followers that he was merely preparing the way
for someone better than himself. So the
local celebrity of the time said “I am filled with joy at [Jesus’]
success. He must become greater and
greater, and I must become less and less.” (John 7:29-30) In other words, it’s not about me. I do what I do for something greater.
and had many disciples, told his followers that he was merely preparing the way
for someone better than himself. So the
local celebrity of the time said “I am filled with joy at [Jesus’]
success. He must become greater and
greater, and I must become less and less.” (John 7:29-30) In other words, it’s not about me. I do what I do for something greater.
Couldn’t we all stand to be a little
more selfless. Not self-ish.
Self-less. Other centered. Do something on another’s behalf for which
you gain nothing. Better yet, give in a
way that makes you a little uncomfortable or costs you. The big picture
is all about God and pointing others to Him.
more selfless. Not self-ish.
Self-less. Other centered. Do something on another’s behalf for which
you gain nothing. Better yet, give in a
way that makes you a little uncomfortable or costs you. The big picture
is all about God and pointing others to Him.
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