Today we are discussing how easy it is to be selfish and how to change our attitude so we do NOTHING from selfish ambition. What does it look like to do nothing from selfish ambition? Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 If I am honest with you, I don't think I really know what it is like to do NOTHING from selfish ambition. I have been so convicted as I studied these verses! How many times have I thought that my husband was being sooo selfish?! Even having the thought that another person (insert … [Read more...]
4 Powerful Ways a Servant is Defined by Humility
Humility and servanthood go against our culture of pride and arrogance, without it there is no servant. If you would like to be more like Jesus, this is for you! I don't know of another character trait that is lacking in Christian women more than humility. Instead, we are filled with pride that is so great that we are totally blinded by its existence in our hearts and lives. We can be clothed in a false humility that deceives us and those in our church. We can wear just the right clothes, serve in just the right way at church, and say all the right things that show how 'humble' we … [Read more...]
Reaching Out as a Servant to Someone Who is Weary
A servant performs duties for others and is often associated with someone who is employed as domestic 'help' or as a personal attendant. God calls us to be a servant to others. Today we are looking at Isaiah 50:1-11 to learn how we can reach out as a servant to someone who is weary. These verses start off by asking, "Where is the certificate of your mother's divorce." Isaiah 50:1 Divorce is a word that has lost its sting even though it is hurting and destroying the relationships of many husbands and wives. You might have experienced the pain it has brought into your marriage. If not, it … [Read more...]
