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Do You Want to be First? Dave Shaner July 7, 2002

Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you. They have told the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth. - III John 5-8

I. What was Diotrephes doing?

A. He was ignoring apostolic authority.
B. He was gossiping maliciously.
C. He refuses to welcome his brothers.
D. He kicks those out of the church who do welcome the brothers.

And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. - Colossians 1:18

II. Three Decisions:

A. Decide who to imitate.
B. A Christ-centered mentality decides how to elevate.

When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave-- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Matthew 20:24-28

C. It will help you decide what to tolerate.

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