Posts Tagged ‘ Die to self ’

VerseD: Hebrews 4:9

Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people.

Hebrews 4:9, CSB

We work in this world to usher others into the rest of Christ, knowing we await the perfect rest of eternity with our Lord.

VerseD: Daniel 12:3

Those who have insight will shine like the bright expanse of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Daniel 12:3, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, which begins with knowing we don’t know everything but know the One who does. We ca lead others to His wisdom without humility.

VerseD: John 14:6

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, remembering that we do not save people. Only Christ is truly the way to eternal life and forgiveness. We just share Him with everyone.

VerseD: James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.

James 3:13, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, having the same gentleness and compassion of Christ, not thinking we are better than others.

VerseD: Ephesians 2:18

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

Ephesians 2:18, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, because that is the example He gave when He died for Jews and Gentiles alike.

VerseD: Mark 9:23

Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’? Everything is possible for the one who believes.”

Mark 9:23, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus. He empowers us to live like He did, and we can lead others to the salvation He gives us.

VerseD: Luke 16:10

Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much.

Luke 16:10, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus. Thinking we have it all figured out or are the only ones who can do things, or even those who don’t try, is wrong. We do all things for and through Christ.

VerseD: Philippians 2:5

Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus

Philippians 2:5, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus.

VerseD: Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Matthew 16:24, CSB

The power of Christ moves in us by the Holy Spirit, and He empowers us to get over ourselves and live faithful and sacrificially loving lives for others and for God’s glory.

VerseD: Matthew 16:25

Then Jesus said to his disciples,“If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”

Matthew 16:24, CSB

God moves in His own time and purpose, and He calls us tondeny our own will over our lives and humbly and patiently follow His will.