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Intro
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Title - Ministry Rights, Responsibilities and Self-Discipline
Background
Paul was defending himself against certain individuals who were finding fault in his apostleship and in their rights and privileges as servants of God.
Like everyone who work for an organization or a government, the ministers of the gospel have rights and privileges as well.
Paul begins to explain that ministry is more than earthly rights and privileges
he narrates how he conducted himself in this ministry
he reveals what is the motivating factor in his missionary work
he also shows what he did to himself in order to become worthy of his calling and the rewards of it.
The Main Point
True servants of God “qualify” themselves into the ministry by means of self-discipline.
Sermon Points
Paul said, “I discipline my body and bring it into subjection…
Again Paul said, “I labored more abundantly than they all...”
Sermon Points
The Rights and Privileges of the Gospel Minister
Paul identifies himself and his rights
1 Cor 9.1-
The apostles do have rights and privileges associated with their ministry
ALL servants of God have similar rights and privileges
Paul supports his claim with facts
1 Cor 9.6-
1.) universal law of human work
the soldier goes to war full funded by the government
the farmer is the first to eat th fruits of his vineyard
the shepherd is the first to drink of the mil of his flock
2.) the law of God
the ox is allowed to eat from the grain it is threshing
He who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should be partaker of his hope.
3.) the law of reason
we sow spiritual things to you, we reap materials things from you
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1 Corinthians 9.13-1
4.) the priestly ordinance
1 Corinthians 9.
the priesthood
the priests are allowed to eat of the things of the temple, and partake from the offerings of the altar.
The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.
Paul supports his claim with practical logic.
1 Cor 9.11
PAUL TEACHES THAT PREACHERS SHOULD “HONORED” BY PROVIDING THEM WITH LIVING ALLOWANCES.
The true aim of the Servant of God
Paul gives up his rights to financial gain for more important reasons
He did not want to hinder the gospel of Christ
1 Cor 9.1
He did not want for anyone to make his boasting void
1 Cor 9.1
Paul takes pride in the fact he preached the gospel truthfully and faithfully, without pretense, and not for gain.
His goal in the ministry is to accomplish what is “required” of him
1 Cor 9.16
necessity
1 Corinthians 9.
His goal in the ministry is to be “rewarded” with this accolade or praise:
Here is the man who preached the gospel without charge!
Here is the man who was given great authority in the gospel but did not abuse it!
1 Cor 9.24-25
this is what Paul called the “imperishable crown”
His goal prompts to discipline his own body and bring it to subjection!
The Qualifying marks of a True Servant of God
How did Paul discipline himself with regards to the ministry?
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He gave up his rights and privileges
Paul worked
1 Corinthians 9.12
- as tentmakers with Aquila and Priscilla
Acts 18.3
A true servant of God does not preach for the sake material gain.
A true servant of God is willing to let go of his rights if it will hinder the preaching of the gospel
2.) He focused on his accountability
Paul focused on the work of bringing the gospel to the Gentiles.
A true servant of God will work hard to remain faithful to his stewardship.
3.) He made himself a servant of all
1 Cor 9.19-
Paul “made himself a servant” to all
A true servant of God will find ways to minister to those he is called to serve the gospel with.
Conclusion
Ministry has its rewards.
But success in ministry requires self-discipline in many areas of life.
Self-discipline qualifies us to the ministry.
Questions to Ask Ourselves
Am I truly called to preach the gospel?
Or is this merely something I want to do for myself?
If so, what am I doing to “qualify myself” to the work and to the reward?
What kind of self-discipline must I learn and exercise in order to qualify to the ministry?
Song
Make Me A Servant
Here I Am
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