Jeremy Utley - Eliminating Jealousy From Our Christian Service

Jeremy UtleyFebruary 27, 201717mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Eliminating Jealousy From Our Christian Service Date: 02-26-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The speaker discusses spiritual pride, identifying jealousy as an early indicator of this deeper sin. He explains that jealousy, especially regarding another's ministry or gifts, stems from the underlying assumption of personal worthiness and deservingness. True Christian unity, exemplified by the body of Christ, requires abandoning this spirit of competition and instead appreciating the unique role God has given to every member.

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Spiritual pride and the danger of the pit of prideGod sometimes withholds victory over certain sins because we would become proud, and the pit of spiritual pride is much deeper and more dangerous than other sins.

Jealousy as an early indicator of pride in the churchJealousy over other people's ministries, time, or abilities is an indicator of spiritual pride in our hearts.

Wrongful jealousy versus righteous jealousyRighteous jealousy belongs to God alone over His church, whereas our human jealousy acts as though we possess things that belong to God.

Jealousy is rooted in a high opinion of oneselfWhen we are jealous of someone else's role, the underlying assumption is that we are just as good, deserving, and worthy as they are.

Jealousy shows a spirit of competitionPaul states in first Corinthians that jealousy among believers proves they are still acting like mere men, and the Holy Spirit wants to remove this spirit of competition.1 Corinthians 3:3

The disciples jockeying for position before the Spirit cameJames and John asked Jesus for the positions of highest honor, leaving the other ten disciples indignant until the Holy Spirit brought unity to Peter and John.Mark 10:41

Appreciating where God has placed us in the bodyLike a right hand that only cares about the needs of the body, we should not be jealous when God places each member in the body just as He desired.

Why we are jealous of high honors but never menial tasksWe get jealous when others are asked to do great things, but never when someone gets to do menial work like cleaning a toilet, revealing our spiritual pride.

Focusing on the weakest members to build up the bodyA body is only as strong as its weakest link, so we must concern ourselves with building up the weak members rather than seeking prestigious jobs.

Fighting jealousy by serving in overlooked waysTo fight jealousy, we must focus on private encouragement and serving in ways that other people overlook rather than fighting for popular roles.

Bestowing abundant honor on the weaker membersScripture teaches that God has composed the body to give more abundant honor to the weaker and less honorable members so there is no division.1 Corinthians 12:22

Having our values completely turned upside downThe speaker longs for his heart to change so completely that he would feel godly admiration rather than jealousy if someone else performed a small ministry before him.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Jealousy as an early indicator of pride in the churchJealousy over other people's ministries, time, or abilities is an indicator of spiritual pride in our hearts.

Wrongful jealousy versus righteous jealousyRighteous jealousy belongs to God alone over His church, whereas our human jealousy acts as though we possess things that belong to God.

Jealousy is rooted in a high opinion of oneselfWhen we are jealous of someone else's role, the underlying assumption is that we are just as good, deserving, and worthy as they are.

Appreciating where God has placed us in the bodyLike a right hand that only cares about the needs of the body, we should not be jealous when God places each member in the body just as He desired.

Focusing on the weakest members to build up the bodyA body is only as strong as its weakest link, so we must concern ourselves with building up the weak members rather than seeking prestigious jobs.

Fighting jealousy by serving in overlooked waysTo fight jealousy, we must focus on private encouragement and serving in ways that other people overlook rather than fighting for popular roles.

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