屬世的成功與屬靈的成功 Worldly Success and Spiritual Success
當雅各和約翰向耶穌求取尊榮的位分時，祂把握機會教導門徒何謂上帝國度中的真正成功。本週日，張國強牧師將藉此經文闡釋世俗成功與屬靈成功的差異。
When James and John asked Jesus for positions of honor, He seized the opportunity to teach His disciples about what true success is in God’s Kingdom. This Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung draws from this scripture passage to explain the difference between worldly success and spiritual success.
Read Today’s Scripture Passage
馬可福音 Mark 10:32-45
Life Group Discussion Guide
1. Start with a prayer
2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• When you hear the word “glory,” what images or ideas usually come to your mind? How would you describe it to an unbeliever?
3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. What exactly were James and John asking from Jesus, and what does this reveal about their understanding of success and glory?
• How does the concept of Kingdom-actualization differ from self-actualization? Identify how this is reflected in today’s society.
4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Are you pursuing the glory of the world or the glory of the cross in your dreams, decisions, and desires? If others looked at your life, would they say that your goals are more centered on personal fulfillment or on advancing God’s Kingdom?
• How do you honestly feel when God calls you to suffer, sacrifice, or take the lower place instead of being exalted? Where is this rooted?
5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• What is one practical way you can choose the way of the cross instead of the way of comfort or recognition this week?
• Who is one person God is calling you to serve intentionally, even when there is no recognition or reward?
6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Heavenly Father for the perfect example of true success revealed through Jesus Christ. Thank Him that though the world saw failure in the cross, Heaven declared victory through His sacrifice. Worship Him for showing us that true glory is not found in power, position, or riches, but in obedience, humility, and love. Thank Him that through the cross, we have received grace, forgiveness, and a new purpose to live not for ourselves but for His Kingdom.
• Repent for the times you have chased after the world’s definition of success—seeking recognition, control, comfort, and fulfillment over faithfulness and surrender. Ask for forgiveness for the moments you desired to be served instead of choosing to serve others with humility. Confess the times you have prioritized self-actualization over Kingdom-actualization, and surrender your ambitions, goals, and desires to God’s perfect will. Ask Him to renew your heart to joyfully follow the way of the cross.
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