{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Selfishness Is a Setup (Part 1)","description":" In this episode of The One Thing That\u2019s Needful Podcast, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches-Dunham launches a new series, \u201cSelfishness Is a Setup,\u201d with a message that exposes self-absorption as a spiritual trap. She begins by grounding the teaching in God\u2019s love, reminding listeners that love gives, and that the clearest picture of that love is seen in the Father giving His Son for the world. Using 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Peter 4:8, and other scriptures, she shows that spiritual activity without love is empty, and that true love is always expressed through giving, covering, and serving others. The message emphasizes that selfishness can keep believers stuck in a cycle of pain, because when people become consumed with their own problems, they stop sowing into others and miss the freedom that comes from living God\u2019s way. Dr. Funches-Dunham also teaches that believers are one body in Christ, so when one member refuses to help another, everyone suffers. She ties this to the principle that God blesses His people to be a blessing, and encourages listeners to sow prayer, encouragement, counsel, and resources even in the very areas where they themselves need breakthrough, trusting God\u2019s promise that what is sown will be reaped. The episode closes with a strong reminder that Jesus came not to be served but to serve and give His life for many, making service and generosity central to the Christian life. In the end, the message calls believers to break free from selfishness, walk in love, and trust that as they give, God will bring increase, healing, and blessing in return. 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 01:08 Series Intro and Prayer 02:41 Gods Rhema Moment 04:14 Love Gives John 316 06:01 Love Over Gifts 11:17 Selfishness Is the Trap 15:06 Midroll and Share 17:10 Trouble Is Inevitable 18:47 One Body One Care 24:55 Sow and Reap Blessing 30:17 Be Like Christ Serve 31:08 Closing and Resources ","author_name":"The One Thing That's Needful","author_url":"http:\/\/faithcomesbyhearing.libsyn.com\/website","html":"