Compared to Christ

Main Point:  God designed us uniquely qualified to be ambassadors for His Kingdom.  No need to compare ourselves to others; what God has designed us to be is enough.  God will empower us to accomplish our calling and mission as His ambassadors.

Scriptures about comparing ourselves with others:

• 2 Corinthians 10:12-13.  Do not compare yourself to others or try to do more than you are gifted to do.
  • Romans 12:10-15.  Also do not be slothful, be fervent in spiritual matters (obeying God’s Word)
• Galatians 6:4. Prove your own work and rejoice when God uses you as an instrument for His Glory.

Pastor’s Thoughts:

• Comparing yourself to others may give one a false sense of righteousness outside of God’s plan of salvation.
• Comparing yourself to others may give you a false sense that you are not doing enough to meet God’s standards.
  • Works never equal salvation.  Salvation comes only through Jesus as redeemer and Lord of our lives.
  • We work hard for God’s Kingdom only because Jesus is King of Kings and worthy of all Praise and Glory and Honor and we do it because we Love God.

Compare yourself to Jesus who is the Word.  

• 1 Peter 1:15-16.  Be Holy because Jesus is Holy.  This commandment is how we analyze our heart. 
  • Lord help us be your ambassadors of your love and your Holiness.
• Philippians 2:1-11. 
  • v5.  Let our minds line up with the mind of Jesus
  • v8.  Be obedient to God’s Word unto even death from this earth, knowing eternal life is assured for those in Christ Jesus.

You are designed to be empowered to be Ambassadors for Christ

• In Love
• In Power
• 2 Corinthians 5:20-21.  We are empowered ambassadors for God, who stand sinless because of the blood of the lamb, Jesus Christ.

Pastor’s Thoughts:

• Do no be afraid to be used by God to bring Hope to Others.
• Let God’s love flow through you.  This is how you are designed by God.
• Let God’s power flow through you.  This is how you are designed by God.
• We are all capable, equipped, and designed to do what Jesus did.  We are designed to show the world the love of God.

Conclusion:

• We don’t compare ourselves to others, we compare ourselves to who God has called us to be. 
  • Children of the most high God.
  • Ambassadors equipped and empowered for greatness.