Key idea: A life that is centered on Messiah must be centered on the Messiah, not his followers, and must be centered on the power of God, not the persuasiveness of others.
1. We must be centered on the Messiah, not his followers (vv. 1-2)
- Stewarding influence means using influence in the service of others
- Stewarding influence means sacrificing influence in the service of Jesus
2. We must be centered on the power of God, not the persuasiveness of others (vv. 3-5)
