WHAT SHOULD I SACRIFICE?

WHAT SHOULD I SACRIFICE?

ILLUSTRATION:

Certain ants in South and Central American rainforests will lie down in the potholes that stand between their army and food. Their bodies form a makeshift bridge, allowing other ants—sometimes numbering over 200,000—to make better time in getting to the source of nourishment.

This pattern in the life of ants was discovered through research done at England’s University of Bristol. Researchers took a wooden plank and drilled different sized holes in it, simulating a narrow trail. Ants would find holes equal to their size and lay down inside, letting others walk safely over them. When the raiding party accomplished its mission and was returning to its nest, the faithful few climbed out of their holes and followed the raiders home.

1. MY PRAISE

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.—Hebrews 13:15

Hebrews 13:15 KJV 1900

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

2. MY BODY

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.—Romans 12:1

Romans 12:1 KJV 1900

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

3. MY SERVICE

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.—Philippians 2:17

Philippians 2:17 KJV 1900

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

4. MY MEANS

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which