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Intro:
90 lb.
weakling ads from the comic books.
Male or female, we worship power.
We fear those who have more.
We want to have more.
We fear losing what power we have.
But Jesus tells us, when we have our power under control we receive everything worth having.
Whose control, however?
Meek, gentle = strength, power under control.
Inherit the earth = co-heirs with Christ.
Current blessing comes when:
God is pleased when we use power wisely; then we receive everything we need.
Areas that we can, with God’s direction, practice control over our power:
My Words Are Under Control
Here’s the problem:
What’s the answer?
What does controlling the power or words look like?
Watching our words is vital.
So is keeping our actions under control.
My Actions Are Under Control
Survey of HS seniors: Rate your overall leadership ability.
70% - Above average
25% - Top 1%
60% - Top 10%
Also asked how well do you get along with others.
0 our of 829K surveys said “below average.”
College professors ask to rate competency to their colleagues: 84% said “better.”
Paul reflects on Jesus’ example:
Jesus received the reward for keeping his strength under control.
So will we.
This means we can reassess our ambitions.
My Ambitions Are Under Control
Ambition, in 21st C. America, usually means money.
Which buys power, material assets, reputation, etc.
To have an humble estimate of ourselves is the most valuable asset we can have.
Reboot
You are NOT powerless in this world.
Strength under God’s control.
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