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TOPIC: DO NOTHING FOR SELF-PROMOTION

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DATE: TUESDAY JULY 30, 2024

TOPIC: DO NOTHING FOR SELF-PROMOTION 

TEXT: 3 JOHN 1:9-11 
9. I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
10. Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
11. Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

KEY VERSE: 3 JOHN 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

Actually, this is the bane of the matter that has dimmed the light of righteousness in churches. Is the desire to promote self. The desire for fame among ministers. It is very, very common thing. You may be doing it unconsciously. You may not even be aware of trying to project yourself; always trying to be noticed. Everything to be done do, you are available. You are in a hurry to do everything by yourself with a zeal that is not justified by righteousness and holiness. 

So, there are three key words in members that are involved in self-advertisement; pride, greed and avarice. These are key words to consider in this subject. Man by nature loves fame. He wants to be known. It should be that he is the best to do this and he should be noticed.

Our Father in the Lord Pastor Paul Rika told us sometimes ago about somebody he does not know. And the man was busy trying to have a snapshot with him, so that he can use that picture. Because the evil that is taking place in the social media platforms is a terrible thing. 

Because somebody can use your picture and go and say that he is on an assignment. Of course, you see he is standing with you in a very close range. So, what will you do? There are people like that whose duty is to promote self. They project self. They want to be noticed.  

Why this self-recognition? Because they want to be noticed. They want to be seen as the best. In all circumstances, they find themselves coming forward, projecting themselves.

This self-advertisement will not allow you to be calm and peaceful. Follow orderliness in everything that is to be done and the Lord will keep you. Self-advertisement is the main problem that the contemporary church is facing because everybody is in a drive to promote self. Everybody is seeking to promote self; not the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thought for the day: Let us not be desirous of vain glory

Song for the day: I am delivered praise the Lord, I am delivered by His power

Bible reading for the day: Isaiah 53-56
#Horemow.

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