First Church Charlotte

Oct 13, 2019, | Pastor Nathan Elms Greece, the land of philosophies, said, "Be wise, know yourself." Rome, an empire of war, said, "Be strong, discipline yourself." Epicureanism says, "Be sensuous, enjoy yourself." Psychology says, "Be confident, assert yourself." Materialism says, "Be satisfied, please yourself." Pride says, "Be superior, promote yourself." Humanism says, "Be capable, believe in yourself." But Christianity says, "Be a steward, give of yourself." At the heart of Christianity is giving-- "For God so loved the world, he gave . . ." (John 3:16). We are never more like God than when we give. Jesus said, "I did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give my life" (Matt. 20:28). The world's thought is get all you can. But to be like Jesus, we must give.