A Service-Centered Life
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Introduction
Introduction
CNN Article: What both the left and the right get wrong about my neighborhood in Baltimore
The Right
The Right
out of control homicide rate
high taxes
left-wing policies are killing the city
personal behavior
breakdown of traditional family structures
pathological behavior of young black men
From the age of jobs within the trades, shipping, steel, factories, and etc. to globalization
The Left
The Left
the city’s black political leadership failed Baltimore as well
tired of black Democratic mayors and ready to elect a white Republican
abandoned by upper-class black folks
Catherine Pugh- resigned in scandal after using her office for personal profit
Stephanie Rawlings-Black- did not seek second term after handling of the 2015 riots
Sheila Dixon- convicted of embezzlement after she stole gift cards meant for the poor
Earlier Mayor- controversial approach to policing that saddled countless black men in Baltimore with police records for minor offenses
Martin O’Malley- zero tolerance approach to combat drug violence
A sense Of Community Lost
A sense Of Community Lost
national guard, greek fraternities, secret societies, churches
That gave Them Strength And Support
lack of true authentic relationships
I Am A Church Member
Autopsy Of A Deceased Church
I Will: Nine Traits Of The Outwardly Focused Christian by Thom Rainer
Illustration: Introduction: A Tale of A Joyous Church Member
Heather is a single mom with three kids, two boys and a girl
Chapter 8: I Will Avoid the Traps of Churchianity
Church:
Symptom #1: Is A Spectator Sport
Symptom #2: Is About Me
Symptom #3: Is About Dwelling On Its Flaws
Symptom #4: Has Low Expectations
Symptom #5: Has Cliquish Membership
Transition To Body- The Servant Paul seeks to spark a servant attitude and focus within the church at Philippi
Transition To Body- The Servant Paul seeks to spark a servant attitude and focus within the church at Philippi
Word has gotten back to Paul of self-centeredness with the church at Philippi threatening the unity among the membership
Word has gotten back to Paul of self-centeredness with the church at Philippi threatening the unity among the membership
Paul hopes to send Timothy to Philippi that he may be cheered by the Philippians progress.
Paul hopes to send Timothy to Philippi that he may be cheered by the Philippians progress.
That he will know that he has not run in vain
That he will know that he has not run in vain
Body
Body
The Example Of Timothy
The Example Of Timothy
cheered = to become encouraged and hence cheerful, take courage
genuinely = pertaining to possessing purported good character or quality, sincere
Genuinely Concerned For God’s People
Genuinely Concerned For God’s People
Seeks The Interest of Jesus Christ
Seeks The Interest of Jesus Christ
Serves Alongside His Spiritual Parent
Serves Alongside His Spiritual Parent
I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
1 Corinthians 4:
The Example Of Epaphroditus
The Example Of Epaphroditus
genuinely = pertaining to possessing purported good character or quality, sincere
distressed = be upset, troubled, in anguish
less anxious = less sorrowful, less concerned
A Member Of The Church (The Family Of God)
A Member Of The Church (The Family Of God)
A Co-Laborer In The Work Of The Church
A Co-Laborer In The Work Of The Church
Fights For The Cause Of Jesus Christ- The Church
Fights For The Cause Of Jesus Christ- The Church
Transition To Close- Faithful servants should be joyfully received & honored
Transition To Close- Faithful servants should be joyfully received & honored
So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men,
Philippians 2:29
for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
Philippians 2:30
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them.
Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews 13:
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner.
Hebrews 13:
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