Pastor Lee Meng Chiam
1. Suffering (Mark 8:34)
2. Service (Mark 10:13-15; Mark 10:41-44; Mark 9:35)
In God's sight there is no little people, there is no little place, Be servant and slave of all.
3. Sacrifice (Mark 8:35-36; Mark 10:45)
How difficult it is for a wealthy person to enter the kingdom of God. When God calls you, holding on is not the answer but letting go is the answer. Are we able to sacrifice when He calls?
The Pathway to True Greatness
Why does Jesus Christ have to die a gruesome and violent death?
- Because we don't realise how far each of us is from the kingdom of God that nothing else can pay the ransom.
- Through this we also realised how much God loves each one of us, although He was rich He gave up that so we can live.
- So that we won't follow someone today their principles or example
1 John 3:16
The Pitfalls to True Greatness
Satan knows human today need :
- Identity
- Security
- Significance
1. To be well known : Our Identity
- the need to be prominent
Temptation :
Mark 10:35
2. To be well loved : Our Security
- the need to be shown preference
Temptation : Be Self Preserving
Mark 10:37
3. To be well praised : Our Significance
- the need to be powerful
Temptation : Be Self Promoting
Mark 10:42
The Pre-requisite to True Greatness
- You are my beloved : Security (Mark 1:11)
- Son : Identity
- With you am well pleased : Significance
Many people today :
- take the easy way
- take care of yourself
- take the fast track
But the easiest way is "Simply To Submit"!
