- Here we are at the end of a week long mission trip with youth.
- We have helped clean up after a Tornado and we have helped a missionary move out of his home and move into a new one.
- This week has been all about serving!
- This scripture says that we are called to live in Freedom.
- This is our calling!
- Christ has called you out of the world, and has given you a new identity.
- He has given you a new way to live.
- A new opportunity.
- His way leads to freedom, true freedom.
- A life not trapped by striving to be accepted by the world.
- A Life not founded on performance.
- life not based on self centered living.
- A life not focused on having what everyone else has.
- In this verse, the apostle Paul says, use it to serve.
- The freedom he is talking about is freedom from the law.
- You can use the freedom you have, one of two ways: To serve yourself or to serve others.
- To do what is best for you or do what's best for others.
- To do what's easiest or do what's difficult.
- Today, begin thinking "Others First"
- Ask yourself: How do my actions affect my family, school mates, co-workers, friends?
- What impact do my words have on those around me?
- Do I build up or do I tear down?Am I an encourager or a complainer?
- Is the life I am living leading someone closer to Christ or drawing them away.
- 1 Peter 2:1 says, "Get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech."
- Get rid of it all for the purpose of fulfilling your calling - Others First Living!
- Use the freedom you have been given for the positive!
- Lay down your life for the sake of others.
- Remember - actions speak louder than words!
- James 1: 22 says, "Don't just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves."
- So don't be a fool!
- Don't just say you love - show you love.
- What are your words and actions saying today?
- Take every opportunity you have, today, to use your freedom to serve!
- Have a great Weekend!
"For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13 NLT)
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