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Something Great (4)

Do something great by serving others.

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Phil 2:4 (NIV)

Analyze your family tree for a moment. Think about those in your family tree who have consistently proven themselves as tender, compassionate, thoughtful, and generous. You may want to pause right now and pray a prayer of thanksgiving for them and their impact in your life. Now think about those in your family tree who have exhibited selfish behavior consistently. They are always looking to see how people can benefit them and satisfy them.

Selfishness is our natural propensity. We are by nature selfish and self-centered. Until we allow Jesus to take full control of our lives, we will be self-absorbed. Once we allow Jesus to be Lord of our lives, then His life will be lived in us and through us. Jesus is the ultimate example and model of selflessness.

  • “‘For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.'” Luke 19:10 (NIV)
  • “‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'” Mark 10:45 (NIV)
  • “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.” Phil 2:5-7 (NIV)

You are never more like Jesus than when you are serving.

Pursuing God,

Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care

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