Recovering from Spiritual Narcissism – Part 2
Narcissism is the basis of all sin, and the heart is deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9). The narcissist compares himself with others instead of with Christ (2 Corinthians 10:12).
Narcissism is the basis of all sin, and the heart is deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9). The narcissist compares himself with others instead of with Christ (2 Corinthians 10:12).
It becomes all about me (2 Timothy 3:1-5) through selfish 1) Preservation, 2) Desires, 3) Values, 4) Identities. Each person should let Jesus replace false identities.
As we study the Old Testament, let us never forget that it is all about Jesus!
The removal of the lampstand implies that there is no more light coming from it.
To follow holiness (Hebrews 12:14) we must 1) Follow After God, 2) Follow After Purity, 3) Follow After Distinctiveness. Each person should know what this means.
Church leaders set examples (John 13:13-15) by 1) Understanding Truth, 2) Demonstrating It, 3) Speaking It Clearly. Each person should see that leadership needs example.
Without vision, people perish (Proverbs 29:18). Vision succeeds with 1) Core Values, 2) Communication, 3) Cooperation. Each person should share biblical expectations.
A study of 2 Timothy 2:15: 1) The Command to Study, 2) The Purpose, Approval by God, 3) The Consequence, a Workman. Each person should see why Bible study matters.
As our children go back to school, we should also be buying the truth (Proverbs 23:23) and bringing a good attitude without complaining (Philippians 2:14).
Bible study is important because God's people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). We must hear, study, and learn God's word to please Him.
The church is God's bridge to the lost (1 Timothy 3:15): 1) God Speaks Through It, 2) It Is the Pillar of Truth, 3) It Represents Christ. Each person should reach others.