He must increase, but I must decrease

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When John the Baptist says "He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30), he is essentially saying that Jesus' ministry and importance should grow while his own should diminish, signifying a selfless act of putting Jesus first and allowing him to take center stage as the true Messiah, essentially meaning we should prioritize others' success over our own and humbly step aside to let God's work be done through others.
To show that Christ is risen in you, you can: live a life of forgiveness and compassion, actively serve others, demonstrate a renewed sense of hope and joy, share your faith openly with others, and consistently seek personal growth through prayer and Bible study; essentially, letting your actions reflect the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection by living with a new perspective on life and actively demonstrating Christian values.
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV (WS)
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Here are someways to show that Christ has increased:
Practice forgiveness and reconciliation:
Forgive those who have wronged you, just as Christ forgave humanity, and actively seek to reconcile relationships with others may show the love of God.
Matthew 18:21-22 KJV
[21] Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? [22] Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Colossians 3:13 KJV (WS)
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
And this will bring about reconciliation...
1 Peter 4:7-8 KJV
[7] But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. [8] And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Engage in acts of service:
Use your time, talents, and resources to serve others demonstrating the love and compassion of Christ through tangible actions.
Galatians 5:13 KJV
[13] For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Matthew 25:20 KJV
[20] And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
Matthew 25:28-29 KJV
[28] Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. [29] For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Share your faith openly:
Talk about your faith with others, share your personal testimony, and be willing to answer questions about your beliefs.
Matthew 16:16 KJV (WS)
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
John 9:34-38 KJV
[34] They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. [35] Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? [36] He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? [37] And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. [38] And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
Answer questions about your beliefs.
1 Peter 3:15 KJV
[15] but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Colossians 4:6 KJV
[6] Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
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Demonstrate a positive attitude and joy:
Let your life reflect the hope and joy found in the resurrection by maintaining a positive outlook even in challenging situations.
2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV (WS)
7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
One should live their life based on their belief and trust in God, even when they cannot physically see the results or evidence of their faith; essentially, acting on faith rather than relying soley on what they can see with their eyes.
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