Doing good or Being good?

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. (Gal.5:1)

Make the world a better place

The wise man, like the fool, will not be long remembered… (Ecc. 2:16)

DOING GOOD:

Get into heaven… right?

“No one comes to the Father, but by me.” -- Jesus of Nazareth

DOING GOOD:

Living by the Spirit

let us keep in step with the Spirit (Gal. 5:25)

BEING GOOD:

A Right View of Others

sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery -- LOVE

LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:

They exist for me

or

I exist for them

A Right View of God

idolatry and witchcraft -- JOY, PEACE

LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:

He exists for me

or

I exist for Him

A Right View of Self

hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage,selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy

LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:

I deserve it

or

I already have it

PATIENCE,KINDNESS,GOODNESS

A Right View of Life

drunkenness, orgies, and the like – FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF-CONTROL

LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:

More!

or

Enough!

MEASURING

Filling Your Tank

Do not get drunk on wine which leads to debauchery.Instead be filled with the Spirit. (Eph. 5:18)

LIVING BY THE SPIRIT:

1) Open yourself to God

2) Open yourself to God’s Word

3) Open yourself to God’s People