1 Corinthians 3:18-23
"I'm the king of the world."
I'm-a-little-too-impressed-with-myself moments.
They thought they were much further along than they actually were.
He expects us to treat this relationship with care.
1. Start Telling Yourself the Truth About Everything.
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"Why would I sell a 20 year old car with only 40,000 miles on it?"
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"Do not lie to yourselves."
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The biggest lies you will ever tell are the lies you tell to yourself.
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Know who He is.
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I have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
2. Make It Your Aim to be Teachable.
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Become a Lifelong Student.
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"I know all I need to know about this particular topic."
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We tell ourselves that we know more than we actually know.
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We think we can know something without ever having been taught something.
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"They would have doubtless become excellent scholars if they had not been so fully persuaded of their own scholarship."
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He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool; avoid him.
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He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is a wise man; teach him.
3. Once and for all, Put Away the Pedestal.
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The "always-right" group.
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The "always-wrong" group.
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Find your identity in Christ alone.
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"All things belong to you."
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Becoming a more faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
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In your journey toward discovering a meaningful Christ-centered life.
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Makes them work for your good and His glory,
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Build each day on your relationship with Jesus Christ,
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This word is powerful & it brings growth in our lives.
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"Let no man deceive himself."
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Few people criticize their senses and hold them accountable for truth.
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Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.