Consumer or Contributor

I. Consumers seek to receive (James 1:22-25)

A. Focus on personal gain (John 6:26)
B. Danger of stagnation and immaturity (Hebrews 5:12-14)
C. Consumers are self-centered (2 Timothy 3:1-5)

II. Contributors seek to serve with a mission mindset (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8)

A. Living on Purpose (1 Peter 4:10)
B. Find Joy and Fulfillment in service to others (Acts 20:35)

III. Can you be a consumer and contributor? (Colossians 3:16-17)

A. Consume the Word (Jeremiah 15:16; Ezekiel 2:8-3:3)
B. Contribute our gifts and build up the body (Ephesians 4:11-13)