Introduction

• Romans 15:1-3

Jesus did not come to do His own will.

• John 8:29; 6:38; 5:30; 4:34
• Matthew 26:39
• Psalms 40:7-8
• Philippians 2:5, 8

You should be concerned about what is good for your neighbor.

• Romans 14:9
• I Corinthians 10:23-24; 10:32-11:1
• We must love God and love our neighbor – neither of which is about us!

We must practice self-denial.

• Luke 9:23

Application

Church is not about you.

• I Corinthians 14:1-5, 12, 26 – Build up the church. It’s not about you!

Money is not about you.

• Luke 12:16-21 – Parable of the rich fool. He laid up treasure for himself.
• Money is a tool to demonstrate our priorities.

Leadership is not about you.

• I Peter 5:1-4 – Elders are not to do the work for shameful gain. This principal applies to all levels of leadership.
• Leadership is an act of service.

Relationships are not about you.

• Matthew 5:43-48 – If you only love those who love you, you are loving like someone who does not know God.
• Relationships are about what I give – not what I get!