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1 Timothy 3:6 conceit, arrogance was the devil’s sin – didn’t want to serve man, thought he was above us
TUFOW – conceit, arrogance, vanity, used only 3x
1 Timothy 3:6; 6:4; 2 Timothy 3:4;
Arrogance creates apathy, mockery.
Joshua = Jesus – Baptized in Jordan; circumcised all Israel, brought to promised land
God’s advice for him seems to be same advice Jesus has for us. 
Joshua 1:5-8  Faith, Hope, love

Apathy - lack of interest – meditate on word vs.8 – be alert
Arrogance - unwarranted pride – opposite to be humble – to have a consciousness of one’s defects or shortcomings, to be strong is to know your weaknesses, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Mockery – to hold up to contempt – be courageous – say only what needs to be said.

3 leaders mocked Jesus, 3 guards mocked Jesus, 3 groups mocked Jesus
L    MARK 15 – MOCKING      Jesus teaches us How to deal with mockery                                     
 Vs.   1 – 15    ACCEPT – tolerate something undesired
 Vs. 16 – 28    ENDURE – suffer patiently
 Vs. 29 – 41    IGNORE - refuse to acknowledge
  CORRECT RESPONSE      Joseph of Arimathea Vs. 42-47

Mark 13 - Apathy – lack of interest = Kills Faith
13. INDIFFERENCE KILLS FAITH
01  Persecuted church by Jews- Endure!
14  Persecution ends by Romans -  Flee!   
24  Persecuted Jer. by Romans - Gather!
40     Response –To all “Be on the alert!”
13      You will be hated by all, he who     
           endures to the end will be saved.

Mark 14 - Arrogance – unwarranted pride = Kills Hope
14. ARROGANCE KILLS HOPE
12  Arrogance of disciples exposed Passover
32  Arrogance defeated by prayer,  Garden
53  Arrogance at trial & denial,     Residence 
01   Response Mary humbly into Simons
36    “remove this cup from Me 
         yet not what I will but You will.”

Mark 15 - Mockery – to hold up to contempt = Kills Love
15. MOCKING KILLS LOVE
01  Courage to accept,   Pilate at trial
16  Courage to  endure,  guards abuse
29  Courage to  ignore  crowds at  cross
04        Response -Joseph asks for body
02        Are you the King of the Jews?
             “You say.”

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