1.
SELFISHNESS:
concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself;
seeking or concentra7ng on one's own
advantage, pleasure, or well-­‐being without
regard for others.
Merriam-­‐Webster

2.
Examples of Selfishness
• “It’s my way or the highway.”
• Going out on a date and talking about yourself
all evening.
• Lying so you can stay out of trouble.
• Making huge decisions without consulFng a
parent or your spouse.

3.
Now the full number of those who believed
were of one heart and soul, and no one said that
any of the things that belonged to him was his
own, but they had everything in common. And
with great power the apostles were giving their
tesFmony to the resurrecFon of the Lord Jesus,
and great grace was upon them all. There was
not a needy person among them, for as many as
were owners of lands or houses sold them and
brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid
it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to
each as any had need.

4.
Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles
Barnabas (which means son of encouragement),
a Levite, a naFve of Cyprus, sold a field that
belonged to him and brought the money and
laid it at the apostles' feet.
Acts 4:32-­‐37 (ESV)

5.
The UNSELFISH Church:
1. They understood it was no longer “I” but
“we”

6.
The UNSELFISH Church:
1. They understood it was no longer “I” but
“we”
2. No one forced them to give.

7.
The UNSELFISH Church:
1. They understood it was no longer “I” but
“we”
2. No one forced them to give.
3. There was no need too big