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Notes
Pursue what feels good
Pursue doing good
We’re born into a world where pleasure is at the heart of a good life.
When pleasure is at the heart of a good life
We abuse good and exploit people
Prioritizing feeling good over doing good will harm people and that’s not the good life.
We’re born into a world where the normal ‘way’ to a good life is broken.
Our filter distorts:
- Self-image
- Self-gratification
- Self-preservation
Good for me – even at the expense of you
Self-Centered vs Jesus-Centered
How do we keep our desire to ‘feel good’ from ruining our dream to ‘do good’?
“are the poor in spirit…are those who mourn …are the meek …hunger & thirst for righteousness…are the merciful …are the pure in heart …are the peacemakers …”
- Matthew 5: 3-9
“You are like salt for the whole human race. You are like light for the whole world. In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.”
- Matthew 5: 13-16
Jesus teaches us:
Our purpose is to bring God’s goodness in a world that desperately needs it.
…that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister.
- 1 Thessalonians 4: 4-6
Jesus teaches us:
Using people for pleasure is what’s wrong in the world
At the heart of a good life is our purpose not pleasure.
THINK: owed - fortunate
SEE: object - sacred
Do: use - benefit
Our God-given purpose to do good overrides the pleasure of feeling good so we become rescuers not exploiters.
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Welcome!
Church Online is a community of people all over the experiencing God and connecting with one another like never before in history. Introduce yourself in the chat and let us know where you're from!
Get Connected
Notes
Pursue what feels good
Pursue doing good
We’re born into a world where pleasure is at the heart of a good life.
When pleasure is at the heart of a good life
We abuse good and exploit people
Prioritizing feeling good over doing good will harm people and that’s not the good life.
We’re born into a world where the normal ‘way’ to a good life is broken.
Our filter distorts:
- Self-image
- Self-gratification
- Self-preservation
Good for me – even at the expense of you
Self-Centered vs Jesus-Centered
How do we keep our desire to ‘feel good’ from ruining our dream to ‘do good’?
“are the poor in spirit…are those who mourn …are the meek …hunger & thirst for righteousness…are the merciful …are the pure in heart …are the peacemakers …”
- Matthew 5: 3-9
“You are like salt for the whole human race. You are like light for the whole world. In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.”
- Matthew 5: 13-16
Jesus teaches us:
Our purpose is to bring God’s goodness in a world that desperately needs it.
…that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister.
- 1 Thessalonians 4: 4-6
Jesus teaches us:
Using people for pleasure is what’s wrong in the world
At the heart of a good life is our purpose not pleasure.
THINK: owed - fortunate
SEE: object - sacred
Do: use - benefit
Our God-given purpose to do good overrides the pleasure of feeling good so we become rescuers not exploiters.