NCCF Church Sharing - December 1, 2019

December 3, 201928mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 12-01-2019 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)

Summary

The speaker emphasizes that God requires a high standard of living, illustrated by the word 'all' in 1 Peter 2:1, meaning believers must put aside *all* malice, deceit, and envy. He uses the example of Jonathan's selfless love for David, who was a threat to his status, to challenge the audience to view fellow Christians as privileges rather than sources of jealousy. Furthermore, drawing from the Parable of the Vineyard, he warns that envy—judging God's generosity toward others—is contrary to God's nature and risks placing one last in the Kingdom.

Outline

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God's high standard and the word allGod's requirement for our lives is a high standard that we must work toward, centered around putting aside all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.1 Peter 2:1

Jonathan's freedom from jealousy toward DavidJonathan loved David as himself and was never jealous of him, despite David being a threat to his future kingship and living without the indwelling Holy Spirit.

The warning from the parable of the vineyardWorkers in the parable grew envious because the landowner was generous, forgetting that they themselves had been unemployed and undeserving.Matthew 20:16

Living examples of humility in the churchThe speaker shares personal gratitude for older believers in the church who show no jealousy and continually encourage the next generation.

The promise of removing jealousyScripture prophesies a future day when jealousy between Ephraim and Judah will depart, pointing to how God helps us cleanse our lives.

Remembering the words of Jesus to give rather than receiveHuman nature naturally leans toward wanting to receive gifts, service, and attention, but Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive.Acts 20:35

God's nature of giving without looking at the balance sheetGod did not look at a balance sheet or our past merits when He gave His only Son, and Paul similarly poured out his life for the Ephesians without demanding anything in return.John 3:16

Coming to church with an attitude to supplyInstead of asking what we can get from the church, every member should come with an attitude to supply and build up the body in love.Ephesians 4:16

Lessons from Paul and Jesus on serving the weakA review of teachings highlights working hard to help the weak, coveting nothing from anyone, and following Christ's example of preaching through actions.

Moving from a grabber to a generous personRecognizing past sin and self-centeredness leads to a desire to offer God our best rather than our least, becoming maximum Christians.Romans 3:23

Being helped in times of weaknessThe speaker expresses gratitude for regular brothers and sisters who step in with a timely word of life when others are struggling and weary.

Helping others through the comfort we received from GodWhen facing trials like grief, loneliness, or difficult circumstances, we are best equipped to comfort others when we possess a well of God's grace in our own hearts.

Giving ourselves first to the LordTrue ministry flows from first giving ourselves completely to God; without His love filling our devotion, our outward service remains empty and dry.2 Corinthians 8:5

The promise that the generous person will be wateredProverbs promises that those who water others, encourage the struggling, and help those in need will themselves be watered and built up.Proverbs 11:25

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