April 10, 2018: SOAP #3050: 1Samuel 8-10; 2Corinthians 10

Scripture:  2Corinthians (NIV) 10:2 I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be towards some people who think that we live by the standards of this world.
3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Observation:  It is a mistake to think that Christians continue to live by the standards of the world.  Our citizenship has changed!  We are citizens of another kingdom.  We live by different standards.

Pride is replaced with humility.  Boasting about our accomplishments is replaced with boasting in the Lord.  Getting is replaced with giving.  Finding joy in God’s approval replaces wanting the approval of man.  Authority is not a tool with which to dominate others, but a tool to be used in serving others.  We become servant leaders.

Application:   Walking humbly as a servant of God, using my talents and possessions to honor God in service to others…that changes everything I say and do.    It changes my purpose; it changes my goals.  It makes me useful to God!

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, teach me the difference between the standards of God’s Kingdom and the standards of this world.  Help me live my life to please my King!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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