Comments on: Is it Prideful to Desire Greatness? http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233 Helping Christians Live Like Christians Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:14:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: scott http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1320 scott Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:53:05 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1320 What do you do when despair and discouragement seem to steal from the opportunity to be great in God's kingdom? Or does He allow this to keep me dependent on him continually. What do you do when despair and discouragement seem to steal from the opportunity to be great in God’s kingdom? Or does He allow this to keep me dependent on him continually.

]]> By: Darlene http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1297 Darlene Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:23 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1297 Today, through disappointment in myself, I learned that to be great, you do not put yourself above others and over value yourself. It is good to try to improve in areas of your life but we must follow God's path and keep things in the right perspective. Just because I am a Christian does not mean that I am not a sinner and in need of forgiveness. I need the Holy Spirit's help to remain humble and put God's plan for my accomplishments first. Today, through disappointment in myself, I learned that to be great, you do not put yourself above others and over value yourself. It is good to try to improve in areas of your life but we must follow God’s path and keep things in the right perspective. Just because I am a Christian does not mean that I am not a sinner and in need of forgiveness. I need the Holy Spirit’s help to remain humble and put God’s plan for my accomplishments first.

]]> By: Darlene http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1296 Darlene Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:53:54 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1296 Today, through being disapointed in myself, I learned that being great does not mean that you put yourself above others and over value yourself. It is good to try to improve in an area of your life but one must also remain humlbe and look for God's plan and be sure that his name is glorified in every thing we do and attempt to do. I need the Holy Spirit's help to keep things in the right perspective. It made me realize that just because I am a Christian, I am still a sinner and need a reminder every day about keeping my relationship with Christ right. His will comes first. Today, through being disapointed in myself, I learned that being great does not mean that you put yourself above others and over value yourself. It is good to try to improve in an area of your life but one must also remain humlbe and look for God’s plan and be sure that his name is glorified in every thing we do and attempt to do. I need the Holy Spirit’s help to keep things in the right perspective. It made me realize that just because I am a Christian, I am still a sinner and need a reminder every day about keeping my relationship with Christ right. His will comes first.

]]> By: GLOR5646 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1291 GLOR5646 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:16:36 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1291 I have been listening to you everyday on the way home from work. Especially on the subject of good to great in GOd's eyes, God has been working in my life. Today I prayed with this woman at work her son has cancer, God has given me more love and compassion for people. Satan has been picking on me too, he doesn't like my life changing. He always picks through my one daughter Cindy, she has been saved but she lets satan sometimes run her life, she had no father growing up so she has had a lot of problems because of her obsession with having men friends. I raised 4 daughters without their fathers help, if it wasn't for the grace of GOd I wouldn't have been able to do it. I have been through a lot of tests lately, I could write a book on all the things that has happened to one of my daughters Cindy especially pray for her because satan always uses her to cause a LOT of problems in the family. She has went with some pretty bad men one of them tryed to kill her 7yrs ago I can't believe he is going to get out. He has abused a lot of people and they had him as a trustee serving food in the jail of clay county Indiana. Love and God bless you Chip Ingram for your faithfulness and all your staff, friends and family I have been listening to you everyday on the way home from work. Especially on the subject of good to great in GOd’s eyes, God has been working in my life. Today I prayed with this woman at work her son has cancer, God has given me more love and compassion for people. Satan has been picking on me too, he doesn’t like my life changing. He always picks through my one daughter Cindy, she has been saved but she lets satan sometimes run her life, she had no father growing up so she has had a lot of problems because of her obsession with having men friends. I raised 4 daughters without their fathers help, if it wasn’t for the grace of GOd I wouldn’t have been able to do it. I have been through a lot of tests lately, I could write a book on all the things that has happened to one of my daughters Cindy especially pray for her because satan always uses her to cause a LOT of problems in the family. She has went with some pretty bad men one of them tryed to kill her 7yrs ago I can’t believe he is going to get out. He has abused a lot of people and they had him as a trustee serving food in the jail of clay county Indiana. Love and God bless you Chip Ingram for your faithfulness and all your staff, friends and family

]]> By: Jay D. http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1283 Jay D. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:09:18 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1283 I tend to be so full of myself there is little or no room for the Holy Spirit. The process of acquiring modesty seems to involve suffering. While I recognize my need to come down off my high horse I am not overly fond of suffering (which at least in my case, seems the only cure) Then there is always the catch 22 of adopting a HUMBLER than thou attitude. Narrow is the path and clumsy are my feet. Add to that a swollen head making me top heavy and you have a recipe for disaster (train wreck souffle I believe) Not so recently I became aware of the fact that I am a Christian, I am just not very good at it. It has become a sort of mantra. It has kept me from giving up and hopefully going in the right direction every time I fall on my face and get back up. It has been a while since I visited your site. I never noticed the blog before. Keep up the good work <3! JD I tend to be so full of myself there is little or no room for the Holy Spirit. The process of acquiring modesty seems to involve suffering. While I recognize my need to come down off my high horse I am not overly fond of suffering (which at least in my case, seems the only cure) Then there is always the catch 22 of adopting a HUMBLER than thou attitude. Narrow is the path and clumsy are my feet. Add to that a swollen head making me top heavy and you have a recipe for disaster (train wreck souffle I believe) Not so recently I became aware of the fact that I am a Christian, I am just not very good at it. It has become a sort of mantra. It has kept me from giving up and hopefully going in the right direction every time I fall on my face and get back up.
It has been a while since I visited your site. I never noticed the blog before.
Keep up the good work <3!
JD

]]> By: hbw http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1266 hbw Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:47:56 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1266 This may be semantics. God calls us to obedience and holiness and righteousness; even deeds which are in the counsels of God's will are divinely appointed for us to accomplish. Of course, our sinful nature is always before us and Paul explained that he did things he hated. Ultimately, our righteousness is in Christ. Thomas Watson said we bring flowers to the Lord but its mostly weeds and he accepts that; or, that we are like children who write a letter which is blotted and contains mistakes yet the Lord accepts it as we would from our own children we love. Perhaps we seek to be righteous and holiness and obedience before the Lord while the Lord forgives our on going sins, inevitable as they are, and that whether we acheive greatness through biblical parameters as advocated by LOTE and of course by seeking servanthood, is only known by God. When we get to the kingdom some are saved as if by fire and some have greater rewards as in my father's mansion has many rooms, etc. As well, we are cautioned not to be too confident lest we fall. This is an interesting discussion that treads the line between our own duty to obey and be transformed by the Word and the limits of our condition. Thanks. This may be semantics. God calls us to obedience and holiness and righteousness; even deeds which are in the counsels of God’s will are divinely appointed for us to accomplish. Of course, our sinful nature is always before us and Paul explained that he did things he hated. Ultimately, our righteousness is in Christ. Thomas Watson said we bring flowers to the Lord but its mostly weeds and he accepts that; or, that we are like children who write a letter which is blotted and contains mistakes yet the Lord accepts it as we would from our own children we love. Perhaps we seek to be righteous and holiness and obedience before the Lord while the Lord forgives our on going sins, inevitable as they are, and that whether we acheive greatness through biblical parameters as advocated by LOTE and of course by seeking servanthood, is only known by God. When we get to the kingdom some are saved as if by fire and some have greater rewards as in my father’s mansion has many rooms, etc. As well, we are cautioned not to be too confident lest we fall. This is an interesting discussion that treads the line between our own duty to obey and be transformed by the Word and the limits of our condition. Thanks.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1265 Anonymous Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:21:35 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1265 I don't know how to be a great Christian - I want to be I go thru life daily hoping and praying I will know a way to make a difference and wanting to serve God but I've made some poor decisions that have cost me friends and neighbors- I want things to be better I don't know how to do that- and I fear I will forever be defined by my mistakes- how can I ever be a great Christian when people will always view me as a low life? They don't give u a chance they assume and ignore - and these are people claiming to be Christians - I want greatness but fear I'm forever defined by mistakes and sin. I don’t know how to be a great Christian – I want to be I go thru life daily hoping and praying I will know a way to make a difference and wanting to serve God but I’ve made some poor decisions that have cost me friends and neighbors- I want things to be better I don’t know how to do that- and I fear I will forever be defined by my mistakes- how can I ever be a great Christian when people will always view me as a low life? They don’t give u a chance they assume and ignore – and these are people claiming to be Christians – I want greatness but fear I’m forever defined by mistakes and sin.

]]> By: Bonnie http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1263 Bonnie Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:14:58 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1263 Chip, I sooooooooooo miss your preaching - Santa Cruz Bible was where I really felt a connection with God through you. That's not only good IT'S GREAT. God put you in the ministry for a very good reason - to minister to folks like me that have doubts and fears - you speak in lay terms that we can all understand - you readily and often admit that you are fallible - all these things make you great - and knowing you - that will just continue to GROW!!! In my opinion you achieved greatness a long time ago!! Always room for improvement though :0) - that's what keeps us humble. I'm so blessed to have "caught up with you again" here at LOTE!! God Bless you big - hugs to Theresa!! Chip,
I sooooooooooo miss your preaching – Santa Cruz Bible was where I really felt a connection with God through you. That’s not only good IT’S GREAT. God put you in the ministry for a very good reason – to minister to folks like me that have doubts and fears – you speak in lay terms that we can all understand – you readily and often admit that you are fallible – all these things make you great – and knowing you – that will just continue to GROW!!! In my opinion you achieved greatness a long time ago!! Always room for improvement though :0) – that’s what keeps us humble. I’m so blessed to have “caught up with you again” here at LOTE!!
God Bless you big – hugs to Theresa!!

]]> By: Lowell http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1255 Lowell Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:08:49 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1255 Please forgive my choice of the extreme examples, such as Dahmer, Hitler, etc, used when commenting on whether I think it is prideful to desire greatness or is it really wrong to want to be great. I just know how easily in the judgment of the world, greatness can become self serving. For that reason I always remind myself in which line I stand (that of a sinner)... but for the sacrifical death of Christ Jesus. So many wonderful Christians I would place in a "greatness" folder fill the servant role to a "T". Peter's boldness often came to the forefront when he walked with our Savior. Yet, in their last exchange, Peter, promised to be a Judge with Christ, judging the twelve tribes of Isreal, shortly thereafter denied he even knew the Savior. My fear is that I, given far less challenging consequences or earthly rewards, would fail also. For that reason I find my "standing in line" thought keeps my perspective grounded. My poorly worded explanation of my position was never meant to be a criticism of others, just a "string on my finger" to remind me. Again, I have always appreciated Chip's wonderful leadership and quidance and echo my thanks for that leadership. May God's hand continue to guide his ministry. Lowell Please forgive my choice of the extreme examples, such as Dahmer, Hitler, etc, used when commenting on whether I think it is prideful to desire greatness or is it really wrong to want to be great. I just know how easily in the judgment of the world, greatness can become self serving. For that reason I always remind myself in which line I stand (that of a sinner)… but for the sacrifical death of Christ Jesus. So many wonderful Christians I would place in a “greatness” folder fill the servant role to a “T”. Peter’s boldness often came to the forefront when he walked with our Savior. Yet, in their last exchange, Peter, promised to be a Judge with Christ, judging the twelve tribes of Isreal, shortly thereafter denied he even knew the Savior. My fear is that I, given far less challenging consequences or earthly rewards, would fail also. For that reason I find my “standing in line” thought keeps my perspective grounded. My poorly worded explanation of my position was never meant to be a criticism of others, just a “string on my finger” to remind me. Again, I have always appreciated Chip’s wonderful leadership and quidance and echo my thanks for that leadership. May God’s hand continue to guide his ministry.

Lowell

]]> By: cer327 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233&cpage=1#comment-1254 cer327 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:41:04 +0000 http://www.lotemedia.com/blog/?p=233#comment-1254 Appreciate your messages on radio. NO, it is not prideful to strive for greatness. If you know you have been given a gift and you have a passion for it. GO for being GREAT. Charles Appreciate your messages on radio.

NO, it is not prideful to strive for greatness. If you know you have been given a gift and you have a passion for it. GO for being GREAT.

Charles

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