0453. 445. “I Am Not”

445. “I Am Not”

It is well to know what we are “not” as well as what we are.

1. John’s Repudiation. “I am not the Christ” (Joh_1:20). “I am not worthy” (Mat_3:11).

2. The Pharisee’s Pride. “I am not as other men are” (Luk_18:11).

3. Peter’s Denial. When he was said to be a disciple of Christ’s, he replied, “I am not” (Luk_22:58; Joh_18:17).

4. Christ’s Avowal. “I am not of this world” (Joh_8:23; Joh_17:14, Joh_17:16).

5. Centurion’s Confession. “I am not worthy” (Mat_8:8).

6. Christ’s Companion. “I am not alone” (Joh_8:16; Joh_16:32).

7. Place in the Body. “I am not the hand… I am not the eye” (1Co_12:15-16). Be what you are, but do not try to be what you are not.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH