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March 26, 2025
In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul wrote about self-denial. In speaking about taking payment for his ministry, he stated in verse twelve that while he had every right to do as others and moreso, "nevertheless, we have not used our rights, but endure all things, lest we hinder the Gospel of Christ." Then in verse twenty-seven he wrote about disciplining himself, lest he become disqualified and useless to the Master.
I plan to conclude our series on Being Fit for the Master's Use this Sunday by suggesting that it is impossible to be fit without the exercise of self-denial and self-control. Our Lord calls us to it with statements like those found in Luke 14:25-35. Our ability comes from the Holy Spirit, whom He gave us upon His departure back to Heaven. It is the Fruit of Self Control given to us by the Holy Spirit that we must demonstrate to the lost and dying that surround us.
From Luke 14:25-35, we will see three marks of True Disciples of our Savior, our Lord, and our Master. True Disciples:
1) Abandon Past Priorities
2) Appraise Present Powers
3) Align with Future Privileges
Taking up one's cross and following Christ is total transformation and requires complete dedication. We have a watered down the Gospel with "easy believism," "come as you are," "Christianity lite," "it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you believe" and "we may differ some but we are all going to the same place when we die" that people no longer see that the real Jesus of Scripture demanded His follower's full surrender, even over family and fortune.
The Gospel does not promise Heaven on earth, but Heaven in Heaven, which is a reward for a life yielded to Christ.
In Christ,
Pastor Todd
In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul wrote about self-denial. In speaking about taking payment for his ministry, he stated in verse twelve that while he had every right to do as others and moreso, "nevertheless, we have not used our rights, but endure all things, lest we hinder the Gospel of Christ." Then in verse twenty-seven he wrote about disciplining himself, lest he become disqualified and useless to the Master.
I plan to conclude our series on Being Fit for the Master's Use this Sunday by suggesting that it is impossible to be fit without the exercise of self-denial and self-control. Our Lord calls us to it with statements like those found in Luke 14:25-35. Our ability comes from the Holy Spirit, whom He gave us upon His departure back to Heaven. It is the Fruit of Self Control given to us by the Holy Spirit that we must demonstrate to the lost and dying that surround us.
From Luke 14:25-35, we will see three marks of True Disciples of our Savior, our Lord, and our Master. True Disciples:
1) Abandon Past Priorities
2) Appraise Present Powers
3) Align with Future Privileges
Taking up one's cross and following Christ is total transformation and requires complete dedication. We have a watered down the Gospel with "easy believism," "come as you are," "Christianity lite," "it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you believe" and "we may differ some but we are all going to the same place when we die" that people no longer see that the real Jesus of Scripture demanded His follower's full surrender, even over family and fortune.
The Gospel does not promise Heaven on earth, but Heaven in Heaven, which is a reward for a life yielded to Christ.
In Christ,
Pastor Todd
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