Worthy - or Unworthy?
Jesus loves everyone with an inclusive and unconditional love, and His ministry is focused on helping those who are in need, regardless of their worthiness.
Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of sowing, emphasizing the significance of scattering the seed of the Word of God, the Gospel, into people's hearts. Through various Bible verses, the preacher highlights the importance of sowing righteousness, the consequences of sowing to the flesh, and the principle of reaping what one sows. The sermon emphasizes the need for believers to sow in righteousness, showing that every action is followed by a corresponding effect, and that sowing in righteousness leads to reaping in mercy.
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The love of Jesus is so inclusive that it knows no boundaries. At the point where we stop loving and caring, Jesus is still there-loving and caring! The question may be asked: "How does the living Christ feel today about the sinful men and women who walk our streets?" There is only one answer: He loves them! We may be righteously indignant about the things they do. We may be disgusted with their actions and their ways. We are often ready to condemn and turn away from them. But Jesus keeps on loving them! It is His unchanging nature to love and seek the lost.
He said many times when He was on earth, "I have come to help the needy.
The well do not need a doctor-but the sick need attention and love." We are prone to look at the needy and measure them: "Let us determine if they are worthy of our help." During all of His ministry, I do not think Jesus ever helped a "worthy" person. He only asked, "What is your need? Do you need My help?"
Sermon Outline
- The Inclusive Love of Jesus
- The Nature of Jesus' Love
- The Focus of Jesus' Ministry
- Helping the needy, not the worthy
- Jesus asks about need, not worthiness
Key Quotes
“The well do not need a doctor-but the sick need attention and love.” — A.W. Tozer
“I have come to help the needy.” — A.W. Tozer
“What is your need? Do you need My help?” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- Be more inclusive and loving towards those who are different from you or who are in need.
- Ask about the need of others before judging their worthiness.
- Offer help to those who are in need, just like Jesus does.