Do You Put Others First??

Nobby · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 3:47 pm Post subject: Do You Put Others First??

ROMANS 12:10 TLB wrote:

"TAKE DELIGHT IN HONORING EACH OTHER."

This is from my church devotional book. The Word For You Today.

Don't be like the boss who wrote his memo to the personal director: "Search the company for an alert, talented young man who can step into my shoes. When you find him.... fire him!"
You may smile, but if you feel constantly threatened by somebody else's ability, or success, you've a problem that needs to be dealt with.
That problem is insecurity and jealousy, and it'll stunt your groth and seriously limit your future. Smile

When Hitler was looking for a chauffeur he selected the shortest man he could find and kept him as his driver for the rest of his life. The man was so short that he needed special blocks under the drivers seat just to see over the steering wheel. Hitler used other people to make himself look bigger than he really was. Question

Do you ever do that?? Very Happy

Paul says, "Take delight in honoring each other. (Ro 12:10 TLB). Whose life are you making a difference in today Question

Everybody you meet has a seed of success but most of them can't find it. That's where you come in!
Help them to find it, even if it means sacrificing yourselfto do it.
Look for their temperament, their desires, their gifts, and their opportunities. Once you find that seed, fertilize it with opportunity and water it with encouragement. If you do, you'll have the joy of seeing that person blossom before your eyes.
Everybody is assigned to somebody. Find out who you've been assigned to and pour your life into them! Do that.......and you'll be a success in God's eyes! Very Happy

It is my prayer Lord to do Your will.
May I always think of others in my prayers & helping them all that I can.
God's Blessings to all. Amen!

RevJP · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 11:51 am Post subject:

Very thought provoking Nobby.

Dr. James Dobson did a sermon about this once, asking to we praise Him in other's successes or do we covet them? is it a reflection of our focus on ourselves and not on God and our lack of true Christian love that we do not share their joy? Are we truely demonstrating the love of christ through us or are we blindly embracing the philosophy of selfishness that the world promotes?

Nobby · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:32 pm Post subject:

Yes JP, the post is not mine but it blessed me, & like you said it is thought prevoking. I have consitered posting it on CVP. what do you think.
I liked your answer you could transfer it also. I won't tell. Very Happy

Loveya Bro,
Nobby