On Being Self-Serving

 On Being Self-Serving

Am I self-serving? Do I want to be the center of attention? the meaning of selfish is acting for or thinking of one's own interest and putting oneself above others.

Matthew 26:14 "What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you? And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver." John 21:15 "Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?

Do I only Love God for what He can provide? Psalm 97:10 "You who Love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of HIs saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked."

Do I go to Church for what the Bride of Christ can give me? Matthew 23:25 "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence."

Do I serve in order to be the center of attention? Matthew 23:11-12 "But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. and whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Does my attitude reflect m relationship with Jesus? Philippians 2:5 "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant and coming in the likeness of men."

Am I teachable? John 6:65 "Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by the Father."

Judas rejected the teaching of Jesus.

Do I apply the lessons God speaks to me in my daily life? Deut. 6:5 & 9 "You shall Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength." "You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates."

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