Them or Me
Selfish Ambition vs. a Servant Heart....how different these 2 are and how one or the other motivates us. Listen to Jesus on this important matter.
Matthew 20:17-28
Philippians 2:1-11
Romans 8:17
Sermon Discussion Questions:
What was discussed in the 1st conversation?
What about the 2nd?
Why was this conversation so inappropriate in light of the 1st?
What is the main point of the 3rd conversation?
How does Jesus' Kingdom vastly differ from the world?
How can we nurture a servant's heart?
“The standard of the world, and the standard of the Lord Jesus, are indeed widely different. They are more than different. They are flatly contradictory one to the other. Among the children of this world, he is thought the greatest man who has most land, most money, most servants, most rank, and most earthly power. Among the children of God, he is reckoned the greatest who does most to promote the spiritual and temporal happiness of his fellow-creatures. True greatness consists not in receiving, but in giving—not in selfish absorption of good things, but in imparting good to others—not in being served, but in serving—not in sitting still and being ministered to, but in going about and ministering to others.
The angels of God see far more beauty in the work of the Missionary, than in the work of the Australian digger for gold. They take far more interest in the labors of men like Howard and Judson, than in the victories of generals, the political speeches of statesmen, or the council-chambers of kings. Let us remember these things. Let us beware of seeking false greatness. Let as aim at that which alone is true. We may be sure there is profound wisdom in that saying of our Lord’s, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” ”
