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True Greatness: Embracing Self-Control, Purpose, Courage, and Humility

Discover the essence of true greatness through self-control, purpose, courage, and humility as exemplified in the life of John the Baptist. Embrace these qualities based on Luke 1:13-17 to align with God's holiness and fulfill your purpose with courage and humility.

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True Greatness: Embracing Self-Control, Purpose, Courage, and Humility

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  1. TRUE GREATNESS Luke 1:13-17 I. SELF-CONTROL A. Not under the control of luxury or drugs (Luke 1:15; Eph. 5:18; Gal. 5:21). B. Filled with the word, strong in spirit (Luke 1:80; Eph. 3:16-17; Pr. 7:1-27; Ps. 119:9-16). C. Become partakers of God’s holiness (2 Peter 1:2-6; Titus 2:11-14).

  2. TRUE GREATNESS Luke 1:13-17 II. PURPOSE A. Go before the Lord (Lk. 1:76; Is. 40:3-5). B. What is your aim? or are you aimless? (Eccl. 12:13; Acts 11:23; Phil. 2:7-8). C. Sign of greatness (Lk. 22:24-26; 2 Cor. 5:10).

  3. TRUE GREATNESS Luke 1:13-17 III. COURAGE A. To speak plainly (Luke 1:16-17). Pointed out bad character (3:7) Demand repentance (3:8) Condemned self-justification (3:8) Made personal application (3:11-14) Spoke about judgment (3:7, 17) Even rebuked King Herod (3:18-20) B. Not a spiritual coward (Luke 7:24-28). (Acts 20:20, 28; Heb. 10:36-39) US (Matt. 26:33, 35, John 18:10) (Matt. 26:56, 69-75; Gal. 2:11ff) PETER

  4. GREATNESS! TRUE TRUE GREATNESS Luke 1:13-17 IV. HUMILITY A. Humbled self (Luke 3:15-16). B. Admitted faults (Mt. 3:13-15; Pr. 28:13). C. Obeyed even when truth contradicted his beliefs (Matt. 3:13-15). D. Pointed to Jesus (John 1:35-37). E. Essential (Matt. 18:1-4). CONCLUSION: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF JOHN? (Luke 7:26-30) SELF-CONTROL PURPOSE COURAGE HUMILITY

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