Living a Legacy Why Do We Serve as Kingdom People? - Part 1
Jan 11, 2025
Dive into the essence of service as a hallmark of faith. Discover how grace shapes our commitment to serving others and the importance of identifying our spiritual gifts. Reflect on selfless legacies, contrasting them with modern self-centered attitudes. Gain insights from the New Testament on living sacrificially within a community. Learn how true acts of service stem from gratitude, not obligation, and see the transformative power of grace in righteous living.
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Self-Serving Christianity
- Crawford Loritts observes that modern Christianity often focuses on self-benefit, contradicting its sacrificial nature.
- He criticizes the "narcissistic brand of Christianity" that expects Jesus to cater to individual needs.
William Booth's Focus
- When asked about his speaking topic, William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, simply replied, "Others."
- This emphasizes the importance of focusing on serving others in Christianity.
Impact of Others' Service
- Crawford Loritts shares his personal experience of being influenced by numerous people who selflessly invested in him.
- He emphasizes the impact of others' sacrifices on his life and ministry.
