An inescapable characteristic of real Christian ministry is sacrificing self for the benefit of others and the glory of God. We are all called to this kind of ministry. Paul's heart was consumed with a passion to advance and benefit the Corinthians and he says that his focus was upon what was good for them not upon what they had. Thus he said, 'I do not seek yours, but you.' This simple policy, if followed, would radically affect the way many people do ministry today. Unfortunately, too many times ministries have their focus upon what people have rather than upon the people's real needs and what is best for them. We see too that Paul rebuked the Corinthians because there could be no doubt that all his actions toward them manifested true love, yet the more he loved them the less they loved him. Their reaction to Paul's Christ-like love revealed the state of their hearts--they were in rebellion against God. The way we respond to a similar definition and manifestation of love, reveals what is truly in our hearts.
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Derek Carlsen is a native Zimbabwean and was a resident in that country until he was called to be the pastor of the Church of Christian Liberty from April 2003 to September 2005. Following this, he became founding pastor of Covenant Reformed Church of Elk Grove in Elk Grove...