Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Mind of Christ - About Self (part VI)

July 20th, 2011
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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