A Place Where the Humble Are Exalted

Luke 14 has been called one of the most counter-culture chapters in the Bible. We are a society that loves to look out for No. 1. But in this passage, Jesus warns against self-centeredness and promotes humility. First Church should be a church where the humble are exalted. From this passage, let’s notice three expectations that will help guide our church on this path of humility.

I. Be

. (vv. 1-6)

A. Flexibility is a sign of

.

B. A humble person is willing to sacrifice

for the good of others.

C. If the church wants to be

in today’s culture, it has to be flexible.

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 styles

     2.  Worship 

  

    
       
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 on other days of the week

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II. Be

. (vv. 7-11)

A. The

didn’t want to humble themselves.

B. The

didn’t want to humble themselves. (Mk. 10:35-41)

C.

don’t always want to humble themselves.

     1.  Baptism – “You’re not going to get me dunked!”

     2.  Tithing – “There goes the church asking for money again.”

     3.  Wives submit to husbands – “No man is going to tell me what to do!”

     4.  Husbands love your wives – “Oh, no. That’s not me. I’m just not the romantic type.”

     5.  Be considerate of others – “But his type isn’t welcome here.”

III. Be

. (vv. 12-14)

A. Relate to people out of your normal

of friends.

B. Don’t always look for a

in return.

C. People are not looking for organized

, but meaningful

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