1. True Greatness
John 20:20-28

2. True Greatness
Matthew 20:20-28

3. “Sin is lawlessness” (1 John 3:4) “All have sinned” (Romans 3:23)
Humility Toward Sin
“Sin is lawlessness” (1 John 3:4)
“All have sinned” (Romans 3:23)
“Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God” (Isaiah 59:2)
“These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction” (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9)
“In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:13-14)

4. Humility Toward Sin Attitudes Toward Sin Differ
None is above sin (1 John 1:8-10; Romans 6:23; Revelation 2:2; James 4:8-10)
Repentance and forgiveness is needed (Acts 8:22)
Confession of sin is needed (1 John 1:9)
We CAN possess this humility.

5. Humility Toward Service
The World’s Standard Of Greatness
Being Served (Matthew 20:25)
Prominent Service (2 Kings 5:13)
Big Things (position, ability, popularity)
A dangerous attitude in the church

6. Humility Toward Service
God’s Ways Are Not Man’s Ways
He chooses “little” men to do great things
Jesus was mindful of little things (Matt. 18:2; 10:42)
Serve, even in little things!
Jesus’ example in humble service (John 13:5-15; Philippians 2:5-8; John 13:20)

7. Humility Toward Self Our attitude about our talents
Pride is condemned, even in the world (Daniel 4:30; Luke 18:11-12)
The world wants the praise of men (Matthew 6:1-2, 5, 16)
He is jealous of other’s abilities (1 Cor. 3:3)

8. Humility Toward Self
We need true self-examination (1 Tim. 1:15; 1 Cor. 3:18)
We need to use and grow our talents (Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Pet. 1:5-11)
We should be dissatisfied with self (Phil.s 3:13)
We should discount our own talents (1 Cor. 3:5-9)
We should delight in other’s talents (Phil. 2:3; Rom. 12:15-16)

9. True Greatness
in the eyes of GOD
Examine Yourself