Pain & Humility
We’re gathering to look at 1 Peter 4.12-19 and the concepts of Pain and Humility.
Pain is given to the believer for the purpose of personal growth.
- We know pain is a part of life.
- We accept pain when working towards a higher goal.
- We often avoid asking or praying for things because we want to avoid pain that comes from growth.
Pain is also allowed so we will pursue repentance.
- Pain should cause self-evaluation that leads to change.
- Luke 6.43 – 45 example of the fruit tree
- Am I going to allow my pain to be productive?
Humility is key
- Look at Christ’s example in Philippians 2.1-11
- Matthew 22.34-40
- When we lack humility we put the focus on us.
Key points:
- Pain is inevitable; but productive pain is a choice.
- Questions like “Why am I going through this?” need to change to “What are you trying to teach me?”
- We must choose to live in a posture of humility. It is the only posture that allows us to see the world for what it is.
- I need to process my pain for growth in humility because there are people God has called me to minister to.
Questions to ask:
- Am I going to allow my pain to be productive?
- Am I focused on what God is trying to teach me through pain?
- Am I choosing to live in a posture of humility?
- Am I allowing God to use me for His kingdom?
