Living the Good News

In 2 Corinthians 8-13, Paul teaches us that living a Christ-centered life means following His example of generosity, humility, and service.

Generosity

President Russell M. Nelson once said, “The essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ is ministering to others. It is what the Savior Himself did throughout His ministry. And it is what He taught His disciples to do.”

One way to minister to others is to be generous with our time, talents, and resources. When we serve others, we are showing the love of Christ to others and making the world a better place.

Paul encourages the Corinthians to be generous in their giving to the poor saints in Jerusalem. He reminds them that God loves a cheerful giver and that their generosity is a way of participating in God’s generosity (2 Corinthians 8:7).

Humility

President Dieter F. Uchtdorf once said, “True humility is not thinking less of ourselves; it is thinking of ourselves less.”

Humility is essential for living a Christ-centered life. When we are humble, we are open to learning from others and we are willing to serve others. We are also less likely to judge others or to be boastful.

Paul defended his ministry against those who were attacking him by boasting in the Lord and in his own weaknesses. He reminds us that true spiritual power comes from God, not from our own strength or wisdom (2 Corinthians 12:7-10).

Service

President M. Russell Ballard once said, “The gospel of Jesus Christ is the only way to true happiness. It is the only way to find peace and joy in this life and in the world to come.”

One way to live the gospel of Jesus Christ is to serve others. When we serve others, we are following His example and we are showing His love to the world.

Paul encourages us to be servants of one another, just as Christ was a servant to all (Galatians 5:13). He also reminds us that when we serve others, we are serving the Lord (Colossians 3:23-24).

Living a Christ-centered life

Living a Christ-centered life means following His example of generosity, humility, and service. When we are generous, humble, and service-minded, we are reflecting the love of Christ to the world.

Here are some practical ways to live a Christ-centered life:

• Be generous with your time, talents, and resources.
• Put the needs of others before your own.
• Be humble and willing to learn from others.
• Forgive others, even when they have hurt you.
• Serve others in the church, community, and family.

When we live a Christ-centered life, we are blessed with peace, joy, and happiness. We are also able to make a difference in the world around us.

Conclusion

In 2 Corinthians 8-13, Paul teaches us that living a Christ-centered life means following His example of generosity, humility, and service. When we are generous, humble, and service-minded, we are reflecting the love of Christ to the world.

We can all live a Christ-centered life. We can start by being more generous with our time, talents, and resources. We can also put the needs of others before our own, be humble and willing to learn from others, forgive others, and serve others in our church, community, and family. When we live a Christ-centered life, we are blessed with peace, joy, and happiness. We are also able to make a difference in the world around us.