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"What would you give up for Christ?""What would you give up for Christ?"

1 Corinthians 8:13 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 8:13 (NKJV) - Therefore, if - Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my never again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.brother stumble.


Earlier we saw the unselfish heart of love Earlier we saw the unselfish heart of love but now we will see the relentless attacks of but now we will see the relentless attacks of Paul’s critics. Paul’s critics.


Earlier we saw the unselfish heart of love Earlier we saw the unselfish heart of love but now we will see the relentless attacks of but now we will see the relentless attacks of Paul’s critics. Paul’s critics.

Some were trying to destroy Paul’s Some were trying to destroy Paul’s influence out of a spirit of envy. influence out of a spirit of envy. (1 Cor 3:4-5)(1 Cor 3:4-5)


1 Corinthians 3:4-5 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 3:4-5 (NKJV) - For when - For when one says, “I am of Paul,” and another, “I one says, “I am of Paul,” and another, “I amam of Apollos,” are you not carnal? 5 Who then of Apollos,” are you not carnal? 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Paul, and who isis Apollos, but ministers Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one?gave to each one?


In their attempt to attack Paul they were In their attempt to attack Paul they were gathering any and all “ammunition” in an gathering any and all “ammunition” in an attempt to destroy his influence. attempt to destroy his influence. (1 Cor 4:3-5)(1 Cor 4:3-5)


1 Corinthians 4:3-5 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 4:3-5 (NKJV) - But with - But with me it is a very small thing that I should be me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I know of I do not even judge myself. 4 For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. the Lord.


5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.one’s praise will come from God.


We need the proper kind of criticism. We We need the proper kind of criticism. We may even gain from unfair criticism.may even gain from unfair criticism.


We need the proper kind of criticism. We We need the proper kind of criticism. We may even gain from unfair criticism.may even gain from unfair criticism.

Paul knew that He too could go astray and Paul knew that He too could go astray and thus needed rebuke! thus needed rebuke! (1 Cor 9:27)(1 Cor 9:27)


1 Corinthians 9:27 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 9:27 (NKJV) - But I - But I discipline my body and bring discipline my body and bring itit into into subjection, lest, when I have preached to subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.others, I myself should become disqualified.


He wanted to see himself as God did and He wanted to see himself as God did and not be moved by men. not be moved by men. (Gal 1:10)(Gal 1:10)


Galatians 1:10 (NKJV)Galatians 1:10 (NKJV) - For do I now - For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.would not be a bondservant of Christ.


How does one respond to the hyper-critical?How does one respond to the hyper-critical?


How does one respond to the hyper-critical?How does one respond to the hyper-critical? Those caught up in this are putting their Those caught up in this are putting their

souls at risk!souls at risk!


How does one respond to the hyper-critical?How does one respond to the hyper-critical? Those caught up in this are putting their Those caught up in this are putting their

souls at risk!souls at risk! There would be two kinds involved in this: There would be two kinds involved in this:

followers and leaders.followers and leaders.


The followers could be helped to see their The followers could be helped to see their wrong. wrong.


The followers could be helped to see their The followers could be helped to see their wrong. wrong.

The leaders likely would need another The leaders likely would need another approach. approach. (Titus 3:10)(Titus 3:10)


Titus 3:10 (NKJV)Titus 3:10 (NKJV) - Reject a divisive man - Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition,after the first and second admonition,


Paul's answer was by his life. He invited his Paul's answer was by his life. He invited his critics to do something they would never do critics to do something they would never do in their present frame of mind, that is join in their present frame of mind, that is join him in a selfless sacrifice!him in a selfless sacrifice!

The Proof and the Rights of an Apostle. The Proof and the Rights of an Apostle. (9:1-5(9:1-5))

1 Corinthians 9:1-5 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 9:1-5 (NKJV) - Am I not an - Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 2 If I am not an apostle to in the Lord? 2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet doubtless I am to you. For you others, yet doubtless I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 My defense to those who examine me is My defense to those who examine me is this: 4 Do we have no right to eat and drink? this: 4 Do we have no right to eat and drink?


5 Do we have no right to take along a 5 Do we have no right to take along a believing wife, as believing wife, as dodo also the other apostles, also the other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?


Four questions with an obvious answer. Four questions with an obvious answer.


Four questions with an obvious answer. Four questions with an obvious answer. Am I not an Apostle? Am I not an Apostle? (9:1; 2 Cor 12:12)(9:1; 2 Cor 12:12)


2 Corinthians 12:12 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 12:12 (NKJV) - Truly the - Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.and wonders and mighty deeds.


If no, then what did that make of the If no, then what did that make of the Corinthians? Corinthians? (9:2)(9:2)



Consistency will be a major problem for Consistency will be a major problem for these critics.these critics.



Consistency will be a major problem for Consistency will be a major problem for these critics.these critics.

Am I not free? Am I not free? (9:1; John 8:32)(9:1; John 8:32)


John 8:32 (NKJV)John 8:32 (NKJV) - And you shall know - And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”


We are free also from the rules and whims We are free also from the rules and whims of men! of men! (4:3;1 Pt 4:15)(4:3;1 Pt 4:15)


1 Corinthians 4:3 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 4:3 (NKJV) - But with me - But with me it is a very small thing that I should be it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. I do not even judge myself.


1 Peter 4:15 (NKJV)1 Peter 4:15 (NKJV) - But let none of you - But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters.as a busybody in other people’s matters.


Those who intimidate with their tongues are Those who intimidate with their tongues are looking for slaves to own.looking for slaves to own.


Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord?


Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? This was a requirement to be an apostle. This was a requirement to be an apostle.

(Acts 1:22, 25-26)(Acts 1:22, 25-26)


Acts 1:22 (NKJV)Acts 1:22 (NKJV) - beginning from the - beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”a witness with us of His resurrection.”


Acts 1:25-26 (NKJV)Acts 1:25-26 (NKJV) - to take part in this - to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.” 26And they cast their lots, and own place.” 26And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.numbered with the eleven apostles.


Are you not my work in the Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? (1 Cor 4:15)(1 Cor 4:15)


1 Corinthians 4:15 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 4:15 (NKJV) - For though - For though you might have ten thousand instructors in you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet Christ, yet you doyou do not not havehave many fathers; many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.through the gospel.


He appeals to their memory. Paul’s past He appeals to their memory. Paul’s past work and example was powerful.work and example was powerful.


The inconsistency of the critics scream out The inconsistency of the critics scream out at them. Their very words discredits at them. Their very words discredits themselves. Sadly some run on emotion themselves. Sadly some run on emotion rather than reason.rather than reason.


The inconsistency of the critics scream out The inconsistency of the critics scream out at them. Their very words discredits at them. Their very words discredits themselves. Sadly some run on emotion themselves. Sadly some run on emotion rather than reason.rather than reason.

Questions about the rights of an apostle. Questions about the rights of an apostle.


The inconsistency of the critics scream out at The inconsistency of the critics scream out at them. Their very words discredits themselves. them. Their very words discredits themselves. Sadly some run on emotion rather than reason.Sadly some run on emotion rather than reason.

Questions about the rights of an apostle. Questions about the rights of an apostle. This was a reasoned defense that any could This was a reasoned defense that any could

examine. No emotional twisted whims of a examine. No emotional twisted whims of a disgruntled Christian! disgruntled Christian! (1 Cor 9:3; 1 Peter 3:15)(1 Cor 9:3; 1 Peter 3:15)


1 Corinthians 9:3 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 9:3 (NKJV) - My defense to - My defense to those who examine me is this: those who examine me is this:


1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV) - But sanctify the - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always Lord God in your hearts, and always bebe ready to ready to givegive a defense to everyone who a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;you, with meekness and fear;


These questions are common to the rights of These questions are common to the rights of all Christians! Some in jealousy and envy all Christians! Some in jealousy and envy put others to standards they would never put others to standards they would never touch. touch.


These questions are common to the rights of These questions are common to the rights of all Christians! Some in jealousy and envy all Christians! Some in jealousy and envy put others to standards they would never put others to standards they would never touch. touch.

"Do we have no right to eat and drink?""Do we have no right to eat and drink?" (9:4)(9:4)


1 Corinthians 9:4 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 9:4 (NKJV) - Do we have - Do we have no right to eat and drink?no right to eat and drink?


Note the critics in the ministry of Christ. Note the critics in the ministry of Christ. (Luke 7:33-35)(Luke 7:33-35)


Luke 7:33-35 (NKJV)Luke 7:33-35 (NKJV) - For John the - For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ 34 The Son of Man has come demon.’ 34 The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ 35 But wisdom is collectors and sinners!’ 35 But wisdom is justified by all her children.”justified by all her children.”


In this case it did not matter what Christ In this case it did not matter what Christ did! did!


“ “ Do we have no right to take along a Do we have no right to take along a believing wife, as do also the other believing wife, as do also the other apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and apostles, the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?" Cephas?" (9:5)(9:5)


Was Peter married? He had a mother in law. Was Peter married? He had a mother in law. (Matthew 8:14)(Matthew 8:14)


Matthew 8:14 (NKJV)Matthew 8:14 (NKJV) - Now when Jesus - Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever.wife’s mother lying sick with a fever.


Many critics are isolated and do not Many critics are isolated and do not welcome serious thought about their welcome serious thought about their charges. They choose to only be with those charges. They choose to only be with those who agree with them.who agree with them.

Arguments about the right to receive support and to Arguments about the right to receive support and to refuse support (9:6-18)refuse support (9:6-18)

Questions about the support of an Apostle. Questions about the support of an Apostle. (9:6-13)(9:6-13)


1 Corinthians 9:6-13 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 9:6-13 (NKJV) - Or - Or is itis it only Barnabas and I only Barnabas and I whowho have no right to have no right to refrain from working? 7Who ever goes to refrain from working? 7Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock?milk of the flock?


8 Do I say these things as a 8 Do I say these things as a meremere man? Or does man? Or does not the law say the same also? 9 For it is not the law say the same also? 9 For it is written in the law of Moses, written in the law of Moses, “You shall not “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.”muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.” Is Is it oxen God is concerned about? 10 Or does He it oxen God is concerned about? 10 Or does He say say itit altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, no doubt, thisthis is written, that he who plows is written, that he who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should be partaker of his hope. hope should be partaker of his hope.


11 If we have sown spiritual things for you, 11 If we have sown spiritual things for you, is itis it a great thing if we reap your material a great thing if we reap your material things? 12 If others are partakers of things? 12 If others are partakers of thisthis right over you, right over you, areare we not even more? we not even more? Nevertheless we have not used this right, Nevertheless we have not used this right, but endure all things lest we hinder the but endure all things lest we hinder the gospel of Christ. gospel of Christ.


13 Do you not know that those who 13 Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat minister the holy things eat of the thingsof the things of of the temple, and those who serve at the altar the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of partake of the offerings ofthe offerings of the altar? the altar?

Arguments about the right to receive support Arguments about the right to receive support and to refuse support (9:6-18)and to refuse support (9:6-18)

(1.) (1.) Or is it only Barnabas and I who Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working?have no right to refrain from working?


(1.) (1.) Or is it only Barnabas and I who Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working?have no right to refrain from working?

(2.) (2.) Who ever goes to war at his own Who ever goes to war at his own expense?expense?


(3.) (3.) Who plants a vineyard and does not Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? eat of its fruit?



(4.) (4.) Or who tends a flock and does not Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock?drink of the milk of the flock?




(5.) (5.) Do I say these things as a mere man?Do I say these things as a mere man?




(5.) (5.) Do I say these things as a mere man?Do I say these things as a mere man? (6.) (6.) Or does not the law say the same Or does not the law say the same

also?also?


(7.) For it is written in the law of Moses, (7.) For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain." out the grain." Is it oxen God is concerned Is it oxen God is concerned about? about?


(7.) For it is written in the law of Moses, "You (7.) For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain." grain." Is it oxen God is concerned about? Is it oxen God is concerned about?

(8.) (8.) Or does He say it altogether for our Or does He say it altogether for our sakes?sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written, For our sakes, no doubt, this is written, that he who plows should plow in hope, and he that he who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should be partaker of his who threshes in hope should be partaker of his hope.hope.


(9.) (9.) If we have sown spiritual things for If we have sown spiritual things for you, is it a great thing if we reap your you, is it a great thing if we reap your material things?material things?


(9.) (9.) If we have sown spiritual things for If we have sown spiritual things for you, is it a great thing if we reap your you, is it a great thing if we reap your material things?material things?

(10.) (10.) If others are partakers of this right If others are partakers of this right over you, are we not even more?over you, are we not even more? Nevertheless we have not used this right, Nevertheless we have not used this right, but endure all things lest we hinder the but endure all things lest we hinder the gospel of Christ. gospel of Christ.


(11.) (11.) Do you not know that those who Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar partake of the offerings of the altar?altar?


Paul had a right to refuse support in order to Paul had a right to refuse support in order to silence his critics! silence his critics! (9:14-18)(9:14-18)


1 Corinthians 9:14-18 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 9:14-18 (NKJV) - Even so - Even so the Lord has commanded that those who the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the preach the gospel should live from the gospel. 15 But I have used none of these gospel. 15 But I have used none of these things, nor have I written these things that it things, nor have I written these things that it should be done so to me; for it should be done so to me; for it would bewould be better for me to die than that anyone should better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void. make my boasting void.


16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to 16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 For if I do this me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a stewardship. 18 What have been entrusted with a stewardship. 18 What is my reward then? That when I preach the gospel, is my reward then? That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.


Your life may silence your critics before Your life may silence your critics before reasonable men. reasonable men.


Your life may silence your critics before Your life may silence your critics before reasonable men. reasonable men.

Paul wanted his critics to attempt to follow Paul wanted his critics to attempt to follow him in terms of sacrifice and service! The him in terms of sacrifice and service! The carnal man would never do this. carnal man would never do this. (Romans 1:14-15) (Romans 1:14-15)


Romans 1:14-15 (NKJV)Romans 1:14-15 (NKJV) - I am a debtor - I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. 15So, as much as is in wise and to unwise. 15So, as much as is in me, me, I amI am ready to preach the gospel to you ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.who are in Rome also.


The servant of Christ has no time for The servant of Christ has no time for pettiness and hyper-critical judging. pettiness and hyper-critical judging.


The servant of Christ has no time for The servant of Christ has no time for pettiness and hyper-critical judging. pettiness and hyper-critical judging.

He is looking at the Lord. He is looking at the Lord. (2 Cor 11:8-12)(2 Cor 11:8-12)


2 Corinthians 11:8-12 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 11:8-12 (NKJV) - I robbed - I robbed other churches, taking wages other churches, taking wages from themfrom them to to minister to you. 9And when I was present minister to you. 9And when I was present with you, and in need, I was a burden to no with you, and in need, I was a burden to no one, for what I lacked the brethren who came one, for what I lacked the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied. And in everything I from Macedonia supplied. And in everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will keep and so I will keep myself.myself.


10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no one 10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no one shall stop me from this boasting in the shall stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia. 11 Why? Because I do regions of Achaia. 11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows! 12 But what I not love you? God knows! 12 But what I do, I will also continue to do, that I may cut do, I will also continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire off the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast.in the things of which they boast.


Paul was involved with building men, not Paul was involved with building men, not personal kingdoms.personal kingdoms.

The Sacrifices of Paul in order to see the Gospel The Sacrifices of Paul in order to see the Gospel Spread. (9:19-23)Spread. (9:19-23)

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (NKJV) - For - For though I am free from all men, I have made though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; 20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, more; 20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; win those who are under the law;


21 to those who are without law, as without 21 to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; 22 to the weak I those who are without law; 22 to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 Now this I do for by all means save some. 23 Now this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it with you.with you.


Many do not have the all consuming desire Many do not have the all consuming desire to see others brought to the Lord in to see others brought to the Lord in maturity. maturity. (Romans 15:1)(Romans 15:1)


Romans 15:1 (NKJV)Romans 15:1 (NKJV) 1We then who are 1We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.weak, and not to please ourselves.


What did these things involve Paul giving What did these things involve Paul giving up? up?


What are the limits of these kind of What are the limits of these kind of compromises?compromises? (Acts 16:3;Gal 2:3-5) (Acts 16:3;Gal 2:3-5)


Acts 16:3 (NKJV)Acts 16:3 (NKJV) - Paul wanted to have - Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he took him go on with him. And he took himhim and and circumcised him because of the Jews who circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek. his father was Greek.


Galatians 2:3-5 (NKJV)Galatians 2:3-5 (NKJV) - Yet not even - Yet not even Titus who Titus who waswas with me, being a Greek, was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. 4And compelled to be circumcised. 4And this this occurredoccurred because of false brethren secretly because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage), bondage),


to whom we did not yield submission even to whom we did not yield submission even for an hour, that the truth of the gospel for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.might continue with you.

The Christian's Race --- A Single Minded The Christian's Race --- A Single Minded Devotion (9:24-27)Devotion (9:24-27)

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NKJV) - Do you - Do you not know that those who run in a race all not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. imperishable crown.


26 Therefore I run thus: not with 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.become disqualified.


Do you want the crown only God can Give? Do you want the crown only God can Give? (2 Tim 4:8; Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10)(2 Tim 4:8; Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10)


2 Timothy 4:8 (NKJV)2 Timothy 4:8 (NKJV) - Finally, there is - Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His but also to all who have loved His appearing.appearing.


James 1:12 (NKJV)James 1:12 (NKJV) - Blessed - Blessed isis the man the man who endures temptation; for when he has who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. who love Him.


Revelation 2:10 (NKJV)Revelation 2:10 (NKJV) - Do not fear any - Do not fear any of those things which you are about to of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw somesome of you into prison, that you may be of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.you the crown of life.


Paul poured out his very life for others. Paul poured out his very life for others. (Phil 2:17)(Phil 2:17)


Philippians 2:17 (NKJV)Philippians 2:17 (NKJV) 17Yes, and if I 17Yes, and if I am being poured out am being poured out as a drink offeringas a drink offering on on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.glad and rejoice with you all.


This was a labor of joy!This was a labor of joy!


This was a labor of joy!This was a labor of joy! Are there things you need to give up for the Are there things you need to give up for the

cause of Christ? You will not regret it.cause of Christ? You will not regret it.


This was a labor of joy!This was a labor of joy! Are there things you need to give up for the Are there things you need to give up for the

cause of Christ? You will not regret it.cause of Christ? You will not regret it. Some may need to begin with their hearts Some may need to begin with their hearts

and then their tongues. and then their tongues. (Jas 3:1-5)(Jas 3:1-5)


James 3:1-5 (NKJV)James 3:1-5 (NKJV) - My brethren, let not - My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he stumble in word, he isis a perfect man, able also a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Indeed, we put bits to bridle the whole body. 3 Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. we turn their whole body.


4 Look also at ships: although they are so 4 Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. 5 Even so the tongue is a the pilot desires. 5 Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things.little member and boasts great things.


See how great a forest a little fire kindles!See how great a forest a little fire kindles!


See how great a forest a little fire kindles!See how great a forest a little fire kindles! Some need to change their dress, their Some need to change their dress, their

habits, their hobbies and schedules!habits, their hobbies and schedules!


The Christian life is a God centered life.The Christian life is a God centered life.


The Christian life is a God centered life.The Christian life is a God centered life. When based upon God, the whims of man When based upon God, the whims of man

do not stop you from your work.do not stop you from your work.


The Christian life is a God centered life.The Christian life is a God centered life. When based upon God, the whims of man When based upon God, the whims of man

do not stop you from your work.do not stop you from your work. Because of the teaching of God’s Spirit, we Because of the teaching of God’s Spirit, we

deny the flesh. deny the flesh. (Gal 5:17; Rom 8:7)(Gal 5:17; Rom 8:7)


Galatians 5:17 (NKJV)Galatians 5:17 (NKJV) - For the flesh - For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. things that you wish.


Romans 8:7 (NKJV)Romans 8:7 (NKJV) - Because the carnal - Because the carnal mind mind isis enmity against God; for it is not enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.be.

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