Preaching Christ from a heart of envy. Whew. May we never find ourselves doing so.
Preaching Christ from a heart of pure adoration and love. May we do so by the way we live and how we treat others.
Preaching Christ from a heart of pure devotion. May we find ourselves sharing Christ as GOD leads.
Preaching Christ for his glory alone. May we find ourselves doing that day to day.
Saint Francis of Assisi said it best, “Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.” May we press on in preaching Christ each and every day. This is my prayer for us today!
Philippians 1.15-17
15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. 16 The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment.
[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?
+ Why might someone preach Christ from a heart of envy and rivalry, as verse 15 states?
+ Where is Paul referring to being put in verse 16? Hint-If unsure, use a commentary
+ What are some ways selfish ambition is found in preaching Christ?
[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?
+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?
+ Do I ever find myself serving Christ form a heart of vanity or envy? From a place of self-seeking or selfish ambition?
+ How long has it been since I confessed these struggles of my heart to the GOD who sees?
+ Where do I find my heart deceiving me?
+ What gospel truth can I speak into the lies of my heart?
The bible says the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick. Who can understand it? The answer is Christ. He understands and holds all truth in his hands. Take your sick places to him today and ask for his healing balm and powerful deliverance from your own broken heart spaces. He will meet you there and by the power of the Holy Spirit, lead you to where he wants you to go.
[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?
+ What is my next step?
+ Does a loved ones heart struggle come to mind.?
+ How can you press on in preaching Christ to this person day to day?
+ Who are you praying will discover Jesus? Is GOD calling tp mind a way to press on or press in to this relationship?
+ Again, what is your next step?