Becoming Less
Series: Becoming….Transformed into His Image

Self-centeredness says:
• “I want to be ___________ .”
• “I want my ______________.”
• “I want the ______________.”

Self-centered living creates:
• __________________ where there was unity
• ___________________ where there was peace
• _______________________ where there was harmony
You cannot live ________________-centered and have healthy _________________________.
Pride puts ______________ at the center.
Sometimes God says “no” because we don’t see the full _____________________.
Instead of demanding our way, we should pray:
“Your ____________ be done.”

Humility puts _________________ at the center.
Jesus:
• ____________________ Himself
• Took the position of a __________________
• Became __________________ to death

Because He became _____________, God lifted Him ____________
If I stay on the ________________Jesus cannot be ______________.
When I become ______________Jesus becomes ________________.

Start talking:
• Have you ever caught yourself checking how you look in a group photo before anything else?
• When do you notice yourself becoming most self-centered?
• Have you ever wanted recognition more than obedience?

Start Thinking:
• Why does our culture celebrate self-promotion so much?
• What’s the difference between confidence and pride?
• Why is humility often seen as weakness instead of strength?
• What makes humility so difficult to live out daily?
• Why do you think Jesus defines greatness differently than the world?

Start Sharing:
• Where in your life is it hardest to “become less”?
• Have you ever been glad God didn’t answer a prayer the way you wanted?
• When have you seen self-centeredness damage a relationship?
• What’s one area where pride might be quietly showing up?

Start Praying:
• Ask God to reveal areas of pride
• Pray for a heart that desires servanthood over recognition
• Surrender one area where you’ve been trying to stay in control
• Surrender control to Jesus as Lord

Start Doing:
• Do one act of service this week that nobody knows about
• Choose obedience over recognition in one situation
• When you feel overlooked, choose to celebrate someone else instead of yourself
• Daily pray, “Less of me, more of You”