SERIES: The Great Adventure: The Way
TITLE: The Way of the Towel
Scripture: John 13: 1-7
I. HUMILITY ILLUSTRATED
True or False: “You cannot love with humility; you cannot have humility without love.”
“I would say humility is not an act of submission. It is not lowering yourself.” (A non-follower of Jesus)
“You cannot have love without submission. Humility is an act of submission. It is lowering yourself to others. I believe this is the love Jesus wants us to have more than anything…selfishness is not in line with humility or love.” (A follower of Jesus)
Matthew 23:11- “the greatest among you shall be your servant.”
II. HUMILITY DISCUSSED
4 characteristics of humility in verses 4-12:
1) Humility is (unannounced). See Matthew 23:6-12
2) Humility is willing to receive- (without embarrassment).
3) Humility is not a sign of (weakness).
4) Humility does not play (favorites).
A few last words from Jesus:
1. Humility includes (serving others), not just the Lord.
2. Happiness results from (demonstrating) humility, not just (learning) about it.
NEXT WEEK: Easter at the Tivoli
Title: The Way to Forever
Text: John 11
