5 Marks of Meaning:

• Not pointless, but bold
• Not in error, but approved
• Not to please man, but to please God
• Not from greed, or glory, but gentle 
• Not only sharing gospel, but sharing self

Boldness + Gentleness

Key to a Meaningful life = Lifting Up Truth & Laying Down Self

Boldly Lifting Up Truth 

Verse 1-2

James 1:2-4

2 Cor 11:24-28

John 15:18, 20

Gently Laying Down Self

Verse 5-7

Verse 8

Luke 9:23-25 

Gal 2:20

Lifting Up Truth & Laying Down Self

Verse 3-4Verse 4