7 Bible Paradoxes!

1. EXALTATION THROUGH HUMILITY (James 4:10).

   1. The way up is down

   2. To be great – be servant
       

2. STRENGTH THROUGH WEAKNESS (2 Corinthians 12:10).

   1. In weakness – we know our need for God

   2. In our strength – we think God is not needed
       

3. RECEIVING THROUGH GIVING (Acts 20:35).

   1. Giver gets more than the recipient

   2. Gift last a short time

   3. Feeling of giving last a long time
       

4. FREEDOM THROUGH SERVITUDE (Romans 6:18).

   1. Servant (slave) is our role

   2. We are free to choose who we will serve
       

5. GAINING THROUGH LOSING (Philippians 3:7-8).

   1. When you let go – find out what you really have

   2. Lose house – still have family and life
       

6. LIVING THROUGH DYING (John 12:24).

   1. Die to the world and sin = living for eternity
       

7. FINDING THROUGH LOSING (Matthew 10:39).

   1. Faith may cost you your life -

   2. Find eternal reward