“Stay on the Straight and Narrow”
Sunday Morning, September 8, 2013
scriptures: Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 4, Hebrews 10, Matthew 7, John 3
keywords: sin, suffer, patience, confidence, strong, trust, choice
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Romans 8:18 Some people think that they have it rough, or live a hard life but compared to
others they don’t have it as rough. Some people have to scrap around for food, and do not have
a home to go to.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Don’t pity yourself just because things are not going your way; give God the
glory and credit he deserves for being the great God he is. Be confident in your faith. Some
people imitate Dikembe Mutumbo’s finger wag; use that same attitude for your walk in the Lord,
don’t allow sin in your heart. Have the mindset, “Gods got me.” When you’re living a life in God
people seems to have a problem with you. People will try to put you down, but you can’t look for
self-esteem in others.
Hebrews 10:31-36 When you first were baptized you didn’t do certain things and people looked
at you a certain way. The bible says you were made a “gazing stock.” Don’t lack confidence
when it comes to standing up for Christ; be strong and faithful. A blessing is not owed, it’s
granted. Be patient and you will be blessed in the long run. God uses patience to make you a
stronger person. Sometimes the answer from God is not “no” it’s “hold tight.” Don’t try to rush
anything; wait on the Lord. A blessing might not come when you want it, but it will come when
God is ready for it. God knows what’s best for you; trust in him. Choose God’s path because you
do not have a path. Christianity is not your “path” it is your “choice”, whether you want to live
right or not.
Matthew 7:13-14 If you are living a life of Christ you are going to be restricted. God limits your
choices in your life of Christianity. If you are not restricted then you are probably not living a life in
Christianity. If choose to make any sensual choice you want, you will be destroyed. Sometimes
reality shows open you eyes to see the truth; the life of a celebrity is not always blissful or what
some people hype it up to be. Some people have no focus and no direction. In a life of
Christianity God is the only option.
John 3:16-21 When you realize that God loves you, you will accept the choices he makes for
you. When you are corrected, that is a good thing. If someone has hate for religion, then the devil
is working in them.