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August 26, 2012

Enthusiasm Without Worship

Speaker: Pastor Joe Ricchuiti
Series: Enthusiasm Without Worship, John
Passage: John 12:7-19

Bible Text: John 12:7-19 | Preacher: Pastor Joe Ricchuiti | Series: Enthusiasm Without Worship, John

Recap of 8/26/12 (John 12:7-19):

1.  Comparing          Judas                   and                  Mary:

-Motivation           Loved money, selfish           Loved Jesus, selfless

-Method                 Utilitarian                              Sacrificial

-Character              Deceitful                                                Devoted

-Result                    Materialistic                          Material was a means to worship

-Bottom Line         Lavish waste                         Extravagant love 

 

2.  What others are saying about John 12:

-“True gifts to the poor are in the name of Christ, for the sake of Christ, and to win men to Christ.  Social service divorced from Christianity may spend the treasure of Mary according to the direction of Judas.” (Dr. Charles R. Erdman)

-”There is much charity and philanthropy in our day in which the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ is not considered.” (Dr. James M. Gray)

-“It may be, Christian friend, in your desire and love and devotion to the Savior, that some other Christian will criticize you for doing something in service for Him.  That person may say you’re just wasting your time or your money.  What of it?  Others may call you a fanatic.  What of it, as long as your life is poured out upon Him?  And may I say very frankly, the more devoted you are to Christ, the chances are the more you will be criticized for it.  But what of it as long as your heart is occupied with the Savior?” (Dr. John G. Mitchell)

 

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Joe Ricchuiti Senior Pastor & Elder Pastor Joe Ricchuiti graduated in 1982 from Dallas Theological Seminary. He holds a Master's Degree in Theology. He's been pastor of Del Rio Bible Church since its inception. Joe and … Learn More »

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