CONTENDING WITH SELF- CRUCIFIXION!
It is the crucifix that men contend with. It 'nails' men to consider their own self - crucifixion.
Spiritual longevity is the believer's intent, spiritual lethargy can easily become the believer's default.
Jesus never invites His disciples to only serve Him in an advisory capacity.
You are not your own, you were bought at a price. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
1) Aim for influence, not affluence.
Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be given unto to you. (Matthew 6:33)
2) The pharisee still receives fine homes in mankind's heart. Both, Christian and pagan alike.
Do not despise your brother in his day of misfortune. (Obadiah 11)
3) There are no trophy cabinets in heaven.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21)
4) God will never give you a competitor to Himself.
When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. (James 4:3)
5) Jesus died for relationship with us, not ritual from us.
I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you...' (Matthew 7:23)
AFTER THE CROSS, DISCIPLESHIP IS ONLY EVER RECIPROCITY. ~ Michael Cartwright
Today's Soul Snippet:
'It is impossible to out give God.'