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May 6 - Living Beyond Self
MAY 6 - Living Beyond Self
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:20–21; 1 Corinthians 8–9
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3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon
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“The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” — Proverbs 15:20–21 (ESV)
“Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that ‘all of us possess knowledge.’ Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know.” — 1 Corinthians 8:1–2 (ESV)
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.” — 1 Corinthians 9:24–25 (ESV)
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It’s easy to get caught up in thinking about what you want—what looks cool, what feels fun, or what seems easiest. But Proverbs 15:20–21 reminds us that being wise and diligent has lasting value, while rushing into things without thought can bring problems. In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul warns that knowledge without love can hurt others; what we do or say can either build someone up or tear them down. And in 1 Corinthians 9, he compares life to a race, showing that self-control and discipline matter if we want to win something eternal.
Living beyond yourself means thinking about how your choices affect others and committing to long-term growth over instant gratification. It’s choosing patience over impulse, love over pride, and purpose over short-term fun. Even when it’s hard, these small, wise decisions add up to a life that reflects God’s heart and makes a difference for those around you.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. Think Before You Act: Are there areas in your life where you act quickly without thinking about the consequences (Proverbs 15:21)? How can planning and diligence change the outcome?
2. Love Over Knowledge: How can you use what you know to build others up rather than show off (1 Corinthians 8:1–2)?
3. Run the Right Race: What does self-control look like in your daily life, and how can practicing it now prepare you for bigger victories (1 Corinthians 9:24–25)?
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BOTTOM LINE
True success comes from wise choices, self-control, and loving others, not just chasing what feels good in the moment.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for guiding me with Your wisdom and showing me the importance of love and discipline. Help me make choices that honor You, build up others, and lead me toward the goals You have for my life. Give me patience, self-control, and a heart that seeks Your eternal prize above temporary pleasures. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:20–21; 1 Corinthians 8–9
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3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon
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“The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” — Proverbs 15:20–21 (ESV)
“Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that ‘all of us possess knowledge.’ Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know.” — 1 Corinthians 8:1–2 (ESV)
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.” — 1 Corinthians 9:24–25 (ESV)
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It’s easy to get caught up in thinking about what you want—what looks cool, what feels fun, or what seems easiest. But Proverbs 15:20–21 reminds us that being wise and diligent has lasting value, while rushing into things without thought can bring problems. In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul warns that knowledge without love can hurt others; what we do or say can either build someone up or tear them down. And in 1 Corinthians 9, he compares life to a race, showing that self-control and discipline matter if we want to win something eternal.
Living beyond yourself means thinking about how your choices affect others and committing to long-term growth over instant gratification. It’s choosing patience over impulse, love over pride, and purpose over short-term fun. Even when it’s hard, these small, wise decisions add up to a life that reflects God’s heart and makes a difference for those around you.
________________________________________
THINK ABOUT IT
1. Think Before You Act: Are there areas in your life where you act quickly without thinking about the consequences (Proverbs 15:21)? How can planning and diligence change the outcome?
2. Love Over Knowledge: How can you use what you know to build others up rather than show off (1 Corinthians 8:1–2)?
3. Run the Right Race: What does self-control look like in your daily life, and how can practicing it now prepare you for bigger victories (1 Corinthians 9:24–25)?
________________________________________
BOTTOM LINE
True success comes from wise choices, self-control, and loving others, not just chasing what feels good in the moment.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for guiding me with Your wisdom and showing me the importance of love and discipline. Help me make choices that honor You, build up others, and lead me toward the goals You have for my life. Give me patience, self-control, and a heart that seeks Your eternal prize above temporary pleasures. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.