About this episode
The episode discusses the motivations behind ministry and the importance of self-denial in following Jesus.
People often have a “what’s in it for me” motivation for ministry rather than simply a desire to serve. We’re not the only ones who struggle with motivation in ministry. Jesus’ closest and most devoted followers struggled with the proper motivation for ministry. Jesus really meant what He said when He taught, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23). When we ask what we’ll get out of serving Jesus, we’re asking the wrong question and have the wrong motivation.
Topics covered
- motivation in ministry
- serving Jesus
- self-denial
- discipleship
- Christian teachings
Keywords
- ministry motivation
- serving
- Jesus teachings
- self-denial
- discipleship
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Luke 9:23
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