Wednesday Night, May 14, 2014
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Wednesday Night, May 14, 2014
Scriptures: Romans 2, Hebrews 11, Proverbs 23, Psalms 73
Brief Review from Last Week:
Discussed Responsibility and Accountability
You are supposed to be different and stand out from the rest of the world.
People never really change because their personality never changes.
Notes:
Romans 2:6-7
You are going to be held accountable for your actions.
You aren’t putting your heart into making a difference when you use the excuses that you didn’t know or you were not thinking.
The Book of Life will be used to judge your life.
The only way that you can know that you are being changed is if the Word of God is changing you.
Don’t think that your job or teacher expects greatness and that God will except mediocracy.
There are 2 groups of people: Those that are heaven bound and those who are hell bound.
Some things that Christians must have is sticktoitiveness, steadfastness, and disobedience.
Hebrews 11:23-27
There is a lot of false gospel that is being preached that is not true.
There are things that Christians just don’t do.
Some people will not make it over to glory because they don’t have the right character.
Some people that call themselves Christians bash other Christians for spreading the truth.
Sin comes in a season. Don’t miss your opportunity because of sin.
You have to want Jesus. You have to choose to suffer affliction in order to be right.
You won’t get to have the fun of the world if you choose to be a Christian.
There is an easier way, but it is not right way. The right way is a path that is straight and narrow which means it won’t be easy.
You will feel pressure when you choose to live your life for Christ. When you feel pressure remember that Jesus died on the Christ for you.
Be willing to endure pressure and do whatever it takes to live for God.
It takes more force to move an object that is not already moving. This also applies to your spiritual life. You can expect pressure when choosing Christ.
You are not going to get everything you want. You aren’t going to have a whole lot of fun while doing God’s work.
What will a man give in exchange for his own soul?
Be careful because Satan can offer you opportunities and employment. Every gate that is open is not the gate that will lead you to glory.
The love of money is the root of all evil.
Proverbs 23:17-18
When you don’t make Christian choices, you feel powerless in Christ.
No one can make you love Jesus. If you don’t want Jesus, you will have to suffer the consequences.
Psalms 73:1-13