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!