Get Behind Me, Satan

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Get Behind Me, Satan!

• Setting your mind on God's interests, not mans.

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Introduction

• Sometimes Christians do not realize when
  thoughts, words, or deeds are in complete
  disagreement with the Lords will.
• It is not as if disciples of Christ are without
  understanding His will. Eph. 517
• Many times Christians think, pray, or do things
  with helpful intentions.
• Motives that are well intended, however, can
  sometimes be shortsighted when looking at Gods
  interests in/for our lives.

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Introduction

• In this lesson we will illustrate this
  unfortunate practice of ours and things we can do
  to minimize or avoid in our walk with the Lord.
• Well look at the dialogue and context of Jesus
  rebuke that contrasts Gods interests from mans.
• Look at practical ways in having our minds set on
  Gods interests, not mans.

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Gods Interests Verses Mans

• Gods ultimate interest in/for man was
  illustrated through His Son.
• Undoubtedly, Jesus was interested in mans
  physical welfare. Mk. 81-10 (Matt. 2531ff)
• That interest, however, was within a larger
  scope mans spiritual and eternal welfare,
  especially for His followers. Mk. 814-21

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Gods Interests Verses Mans

• Gods interests in/for man was taught to His
  disciples.
• Peters knowledge of who Jesus was the Christ
  was accurate. Mk. 827-29
• Peters knowledge of what Jesus role as the
  Messiah was lacking. Mk. 831-32
• Jesus rebuke taught Peter his interests were in
  direct opposition to Gods. Mk. 833

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Having Our Minds Set on Gods Interests

• Even though we know these truths we still forget
  such in our daily walk.
• While doing good to others in service to the
  Lord, many of Gods people have worldly interests
  that continues to pull.
• It is likened to walking away from the mirror of
  Gods law. Jas. 123
• Such is the continuous battle that goes on in the
  life of Gods children.

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Having Our Minds Set on Gods Interests

• If were going to give our lives over to Gods
  interests we need to learn the following Mk.
  834-38
• Learn how to deny self. Rom. 812-13 Matt. 2639
  (Gal. 220)
• Learn how to take up your cross.
• Learn how to follow after our Savior.

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Conclusion

• May the reminder of keeping Gods interests above
  our own keep in our hearts and act upon our lives
  each day.