2 Timothy 3 teaches us that the world is selfish and loveless, but the believer is to love and serve the Lord because He loves us. As the Lord called Peter to be restored in love and service John 21:15-17. Do not love the world, but rather love the Lord because He first loved us.

Everything you have ultimately belongs to God, and He calls you to manage His gifts faithfully rather than selfishly. The Eighth Commandment challenges you not only to avoid stealing, but also to reject greed, dishonesty, entitlement, and idleness. Through Christ, you are called to become someone who works honestly, gives generously, and uses what God provides for His glory and the good of others. You can also enjoy His blessings with gratitude, recognizing them as gifts entrusted to your care.

Sermon | 1 John 2:7-8 | Sunday Evening Service, August 30, 2026. Preacher: Luke King This sermon explores the command to love one another as the primary evidence of genuine regeneration and Christian obedience. Drawing from 1 John, it contrasts the old moral law with the new reality fulfilled in Christ's sacrificial death. Luke King emphasizes that true love is not an outward show but a steadfast fruit of the Holy Spirit within the believer. It warns against selective affection and selfishness, urging believers to imitate Jesus' perfect obedience and humility. Ultimately, this love serves as the foundation for authentic Christian fellowship and a visible witness to the world. Visit Benoni Bible Church: www.benonibiblechurch.co.za Address: 149 President Brand Rd, Rynfield, Benoni - view on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oag383xq3U2b7RQN6 Copyright © 2026, Benoni Bible Church. All rights reserved.

The sermon contrasts worldly wisdom, characterized by bitter jealousy and selfish ambition, with heavenly wisdom that originates from God. It identifies earthly and demonic sources for false wisdom, which leads to disorder and vile practices within the community. True wisdom is described through seven attributes: purity, peaceableness, gentleness, reasonableness, mercy, impartiality, and sincerity. Believers are called to examine their hearts and reject counterfeit motives in favor of a life marked by good fruit and righteousness. The message concludes with an invitation to embrace Christ as the ultimate source of wisdom and to become peacemakers who sow righteousness.

It can be easy for our focus to turn to selfish desires because of Satan's tactics to distract. Surrender your desires to align with God's will and thus fulfill God's ultimate purpose for your life. Hear five ways to understand "Purpose: Ask For God's Will."

The sermon examines James chapter four to reveal that interpersonal conflicts originate from unchecked internal desires and a divided heart. It challenges listeners to stop blaming others and instead examine their own motives, recognizing when personal preferences become idols. The message emphasizes the necessity of sincere prayer aligned with God's will rather than selfish demands. Central to the teaching is the concept of grace, which offers forgiveness and strength even when human effort fails. Finally, it calls for active repentance through humility, submission to God, and drawing near to Him to find true peace and exaltation.

Envy was once considered one of the seven deadly sins; yet, today, we treat it with casual resignation. We do this at great peril, since this dragon is as deadly as ever. Look around and you see it wreaking havoc on hearts and homes, churches and civilizations. Having seen the beautiful virtues of the wisdom from above in the last sermon, we return to this passage to see the hatefulness of this sin and resolve to put envy to death.

The sermon explores the biblical call for Christian unity found in Philippians 2:1-4, emphasizing that true fellowship stems from the consolation and love experienced in Christ. It contrasts this spiritual reality with modern divisions caused by political strife and personal pride, urging believers to reject selfish ambition and conceit. The text highlights humility as the antidote to division, instructing individuals to esteem others above themselves and prioritize their interests alongside their own. By grounding communal harmony in Trinitarian grace rather than superficial feelings, the message challenges the church to model a counter-cultural love that reflects Christ's self-sacrifice. Ultimately, maintaining unity requires actively suppressing pride and cultivating deep, genuine care for fellow believers.

"Praying Out of Selfishness" Luke 12:13-21