Wednesday Night April 24, 2013
scriptures: Proverbs 21, 1 Thessalonians 3, 1 Peter 3, Psalms 119
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Notes
Have to make sure that we are persons that can accept correction and not to be hardened.
Proverbs 21:29
You want God to show you His way.
It is possible to look in such a way that you unwelcome correction. We need to seek God’s direction.
1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
In this kind of relationship it is ok and expected that others are there to help your faith, whether that is encouragement or correction.
God uses people to deal with other people.
vs 3- some of the most faithful people to Christ were those that lost the most.
They suffered. They knew they would. But Christ is worth it.
vs 5 – can you accept this in your life? Can you learn to appreciate someone wanting you to be better and make sure that you do not fall?
Your concern about people is God working in your heart.
God would not have one of His children become disobedient and angry just because some one asked of their spiritual state.
If you become testy and angry, God is not controlling your spirit.
The bible tells us to consider one another, to provoke unto love and good works. Some people get upset that someone has a suggestion of work for them to do, usually they are not already doing anything anyway.
You don’t usually push something that is already moving…
If someone questions you about doing something that you already do, don’t get upset. Just let your life speak.
No need to over-react. Just answer.
1 Peter 3:15
With God in your heart and spirit, just answer what is going on with you.
The bible helps you to understand people.
Proverbs 21:29
The upright, he directeth his way.
Psalms 119:1-11, 15, 26, 27, 29, 45, 57-63, 159-160
A lot of times the confidence is lacking because someone is guilty.
You need to start tomorrow declaring that you commit the day to Him.
vs 27 You will have to purposely talk about God’s works. People need to hear you praise God. It gives God glory and it wakes people up.
vs 57 Get up and say it. I will keep His will.
The best thing you can do is get in a hurry to get where you need to be in God.
vs 62 Maybe once you need to set your alarm to get up at midnight and praise God.
vs 63 Christian fellowship is important. Not identifying those that say they are Christian, but those that fear God and actually keep His precepts.