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Cultivating a Genuine Heart: Lessons from Acts on Sacrificial Service and Selflessness

This study delves into the key themes from the Book of Acts, emphasizing the importance of selflessness and sacrificial attitudes in serving God. It examines the serious consequences of selfishness through the story of Ananias and Sapphira and highlights the sacrificial spirit of the apostles amid challenges. Additionally, it discusses the appointment of spirit-filled servants to address the needs of the community, particularly the neglected widows. Through personal application and a commitment to prayer, believers are encouraged to demonstrate genuine service that fosters growth in the church.

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Cultivating a Genuine Heart: Lessons from Acts on Sacrificial Service and Selflessness

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  1. Commit to studying and personally applying Acts. Serve God by the Spirit. Pray for God’s great grace.

  2. I. Ananias and Sapphira Display Selfish Attitudes (5:1–11) A. The seriousness of their selfishness (5:1–10) B. The result of the discipline (5:11)

  3. God judges those who serve out of a deceitful, self-serving heart.

  4. II. The Apostles Display a Sacrificial Attitude (5:12–42) A. The apostles’ influence expands (5:12–16) B. The apostles take a stand for Christ (5:17–42)

  5. God judges those who serve out of a deceitful, self-serving heart. Sacrificial service for the Lord is a privilege that brings joy.

  6. III. Servants Display a Selfless Attitude (6:1–7) A. The situation: Neglected widows (6:1) B. The solution: Appoint Spirit-filled servants (6:2–7)

  7. God judges those who serve out of a deceitful, self-serving heart. Sacrificial service for the Lord is a privilege that brings joy. Others-focused believers with a genuine servant’s heart encourage growth in the church.

  8. Commit to studying and personally applying Acts. Serve God by the Spirit. Pray for God’s great grace. Serve with a genuine, sacrificial heart.

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