• I Corinthians 3:1-7

I look to be served instead of to serve.

  • II Corinthians 8:9 – Jesus served so that we could be spiritually rich. He is our example of service.
  • Philippians 2:6
  • Mark 10:42-45 – We need to be looking for ways to serve others.

I choose instant gratification instead of delayed gratitification.

  • Genesis 12:2, 4; 15:4; 21:5 – Abraham had to wait 25 years for Isaac to come!
  • I Samuel 16:1, 13; II Samuel 5:4 – David had to wait a long time to become king.
  • Hebrews 13:4 – Wait for marriage.
  • “Not microwave culture. Crockpot culture!”
  • Hebrews 11:24-26 – Moses had patience and looked to the reward.

I get defensive instead of reflective.

  • Genesis 3:11; 4:8 – Adam and Cain tried to shift the blame.
  • Acts 18:25-27 – Apollos reacted in a mature way to correction.