Search results for: "selfishness" (10)

Perseverance, Wisdom, and Spiritual Growth (James 1:1–3)

Bible Commentary

James begins by emphasizing the deep connection between daily life and spiritual growth. Specifically, God uses the...

Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Minds (Romans 12:1–3)

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To bring the communal aspect of salvation to life means a reorien­tation of our minds and wills from self-serving to...

God’s Blessing for All Nations (Jonah 1:16, 3:1-4:2)

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Jonah disobeys God’s call because he objects to God’s intent to bless Israel’s adversaries, the nation of Assyria...

Faith in God’s Provision (Jeremiah 8-16)

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We see in Jeremiah 5 that the people did not acknowledge God’s provision. If the people did not acknowledge God...

Depending on God (James 1:5–18)

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In speaking about wisdom, James begins to develop the principle that we can trust God to provide for us. “If any of...

Do Your Work in a Worthy Manner (Philippians 1:27–2:11)

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Since our work is actually God’s work in us, our work should be worthy, as God’s work is. But apparently we have the...

The One Who Began a Good Work Among You Will Bring It to Completion (Philippians 1:1–26)

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Positive Gratitude: Philippians 1 (Click Here to Read) This sermon from The High Calling discusses how...

Best of Daily Reflections: The Tenth Commandment: Don’t Covet

Daily Reflection

“You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or...

Best of Daily Reflections: From Selfishness to Service

Daily Reflection

During my childhood, Burger King told me, “Have it your way.” The catchy jingle meant that you could order your...

Community Post: When Your Own Self Holds You Back in Your Work

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This week at The High Calling, we’re focusing on "what holds you back in your...