It’s Not About Me
“On Mission”
1 Corinthians 12:29-13:13

Love is everything.

Our relationships are among the most powerful forces in our lives.

It’s not about me
But what if it is about me becoming the person God wants me to be?

Four transforming elements of relationships:
1. Christ-centered 
2. On Mission

1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Love is everything.

The sign of a genuine follower of Jesus is not only their actions but also their ability to love.

Pretty impressive actions – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
You are very articulate when talking about spiritual matters.
God uses you to speak the right words at the right time.
You have a strong ability to explain spiritual concepts.
Your faith is admired by everyone around you.
When it comes to generosity, you are extremely sacrificial.

Love is everything.

Apart from love, you are useless to God and annoying to others. 

If we are to be “on mission” what does it look like?

Love
You don't expect others to be perfect.
You consider others' needs instinctively.
You rejoice in someone else’s blessing, even if you aren’t experiencing it yourself.
You advocate for the rights and entitlements of others.
You don't treat people like a commodity to fulfill your needs.
You don't insist on getting your own way.
You don't allow yourself to be easily triggered.
You resist the urge to hold onto grudges and instead let things go easily.
You need to speak up even if it is going to be uncomfortable.
You patiently endure the wounds of someone's selfishness or immaturity.
You never give up hope and believe in the person they can be.
You never give up.

Love is a self-sacrificing pursuit of a person’s greatest good.

How do we have this kind of love?
You can’t.
Sit with these verses and replace the word "love" with the name of Jesus.
Love like this is received before it is shown	

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” –Jesus, John 13:34

“We love because he first loved us.” –1 John 4:19

Love is everything.