It Is Not About Me      
 

by Terry W. Benton

 

When Paul heard comments about his preaching style being weak and bodily presence contemptible (2 Cor.10:10), he had to remind them that it was not about his style, his bodily presence or looks, or his oratory skill. He was among them in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling (1 Cor.2:1-5). He made it a point for it not to be about him, but about Christ. His goal and mission was to try to get the brethren to center their faith in Christ. When it is all about Christ and His will, we come to have the same mind and same judgment (1 Cor.1:10), pleasant unity from the inside out. When it is about how you entertain “me”, how you hold “my” interest, what have you done for “me” lately, etc., it becomes about us and our personal desires, which divides out to multiple missions and self-interest. “This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing will be there” (James 3:14,15). Preachers and teachers must remember that it is not about them, it is about WHO you are trying to get people to believe in. Listeners and learners need to learn that it is only good teaching if it is Christ-centered and fully biblical. It must always be about learning Christ, not feeling good about yourself or being entertained. We can only feel good about ourselves when our hearts are lined up with Christ and His will, not by some psychological pep talk. It is not about me; it is about Christ and Him crucified! That is everything we need!       Other Articles by Terry W. Benton Deciding on Perspective Body Versus Soul They Hated Me First Subjective Spirit Leading The Pharisee Shield Review of Radical Restoration Chapter 1 These Things Became Our Examples The Fall and the Rising     For Past Auburn Beacons go to: www.aubeacon.com/Bulletins.htm   Anyone can join the mailing list for the Auburn Beacon! Send your request to: larryrouse@aubeacon.com