Slimming Down on Self
March 16, 2025 Preacher: Scott Hollingshead Series: Looking To Jesus
Topic: Jesus Scripture: Luke 14:7–14
Text: Luke 14:7-14
Big Idea: Jesus tells a Kingdom parable to help slim down on our swollen selves.
1. Slimming down on self-distinction (vv. 7-11)
a) Application: Humble YOURSELF
i) Humility fuels proper ambition
ii) Humility governs proper ambition
2. Slimming down on self-aggrandizement (vv. 12-14)
a) Application: Giving without thought of benefit to SELF
i) Recalls the invitation of the self-emptying Savior
ii) Resembles the application of the self-emptying Savior
iii) Receives the commendation of the self-emptying Savior
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