Making Bad Decisions At Christmastime

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 #1. Be STUBBORN!! “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 (NIV) “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5NIV Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. Numbers 12:3 KJV For I have come down from heaven not to do My will but to do the will of Him who sent Me. John 6:38 NIV #2. Be SELFISH. PRESS for your Passions and demand Your DREAMS! #3. Hold On To Your HURTS! See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Hebrews 12:15 NIV #4. COMPARE Yourself With OTHERS! When Peter noticed him, he asked Jesus, “Master, what’s going to happen to him?” 22 Jesus said, “If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you? You — follow Me.” John 21:21-22 MSG "For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.” James 3:16 NLT