Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God
Mind of Christ - About Self (part VI)
July 20th, 2011Previous |
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The results of a self emptied life:
A. It enables you to seek the good of others above yourself:
- Romans 15:1-3 - Bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves
- 1 Corinthians 8:9, 9:12, 22 - Become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some
- 1 Corinthians 10:24, 33, 13:5 - Not seeking my own good but the good of many,
- 2 Corinthians 8:9, 12:15 - We become poor so other can become rich
- 2 Timothy 2:10 - Endure everything for the sake of others
- Philippians 2:3-4, 20-21 - Look at the interests of others
Key Phrase: Self emptied life enables you to seek the good of others