Ginch-less wk. 1

We only have ONE more Pursuit in the year 2013! So, last night we started our two-week Christmas series centering around the unselfishness of Jesus and how we all tend to have a little "grinch" in us. Here's some things we covered!

• God has called us to be selfless - not selfish

"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and give His life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45

• The way UP in life is DOWN (humility)
• In order to be focused on others, we have to have the right mindset regarding ourselves -- it's not about US!
• In order to add to someone's life, we have to subtract from ours!

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:3-5

• Jesus could have easily worn a crown and said, "Kiss my feet". Instead, He bent down & washed others' feet.
• Jesus wasn't FULL of himself, instead he emptied himself.

So, what does serving others cost you? Serving others cost Jesus His life. The next time you have the opportunity to do something for someone else, and not just during the Christmas season, think of how little of a sacrifice you are making compared to the sacrifice that Jesus made for you!