Becoming Others-Focused // Jarrod Martin

Becoming Others-Focused is one of the simplest ways to grow closer to God. Jesus connected loving God with loving your neighbor—and when you focus on the people around you, something changes in you too.

Sometimes we make following Jesus more complicated than it needs to be. We study more, listen to more messages, and try harder to get everything right. Those things can be good, but Jesus gave us a surprisingly practical way to become more Jesus-centered: love your neighbor as yourself.

In this message from Matthew 22:37–39, we look at why becoming others focused isn't just about being a good person. It's about learning to love what God loves.

You’ll discover:

• Why loving others helps you grow closer to God
• How becoming others focused keeps you Jesus-centered
• What Jesus meant by “love your neighbor as yourself”
• Why focusing only on yourself can quietly pull you off course
• How generosity can train your heart to think about others
• How the Annual FOR Offering meets real needs in our communities and beyond

Jesus didn’t separate loving God from loving people. He connected them.

When you notice someone else's needs, serve without expecting something in return, or give generously to help your neighbors, you're putting the love of Jesus into action.

That’s what the Annual FOR Offering is all about: practicing no-strings-attached generosity and helping real people through local organizations, schools, community projects, new churches, and ministry partners.

You don't have to make getting closer to God complicated.

Start with the people around you.

Love your neighbor. Serve someone. Give generously. Become others focused.

Because staying others-focused keeps us Jesus-centered.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 22:37–39

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