MAKING GOOD DECISIONS
FEASTING ON GOD'S PURPOSE • Sermon • Submitted
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· 39 viewsCONTRAST ABRAM'S GOOD DECISIONS vs LOT'S BAD ONES
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1. BE GENEROUS
1. BE GENEROUS
Genesis 13:1–18
Like his uncle Abram, Lot has great material wealth in flocks, and herds, and tents (13:5). The economy in their day wasn't based on stocks, bonds, or industry. Wealth was usually accumulated through livestock. As a result of their great wealth, look at the problem that arises, according to Genesis 13:6?
And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:
Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
This means "nip it in the bud,"
Spiritual people are always generous. What do we read about generous people in Proverbs 11:25?
The liberal soul shall be made fat:
And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
This is just the sowing and reaping principle. Being generous is always a part of God's purpose for our lives.
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
2. CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES
2. CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES
Lot wants the most profitable real estate and sees the plain of Jordan as a great place to raise cattle (13:10).
we need to follow the principle found in Proverbs 12:26?
The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour:
But the way of the wicked seduceth them.
Lot makes a bad decision because he does not consider the spiritual consequences.
As a result, he is going to experience the truth found in Job 4:8?
Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity,
And sow wickedness, reap the same.
3. WAIT ON THE LORD
3. WAIT ON THE LORD
When we get ahead of God, we always get out of His purpose for our lives. That's why we need to obey the command in Psalm 27:14?
Wait on the Lord:
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart:
Wait, I say, on the Lord.
Because Abram waits, the Lord God says to him: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it,
4. PUT FEET TO YOUR PRAYERS
4. PUT FEET TO YOUR PRAYERS
This command is similar to the promise God tells Moses to give the Israelites in Deuteronomy 11:24a?
24 Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even unto the uttermost sea shall your coast be.
Finding God's purpose requires effort on our parts.
That's why Jesus gives us the promise in Matthew 7:7?
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Each verb in that verse is present tense, so it could read:
"Keep on asking, keep on seeking, and keep on knocking," or put feet to your prayers.
WISDOM KEY 1
GIVE AND IT WILL COME BACK TO YOU
Matthew 6:33 KJV 1900
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
WISDOM KEY 2
GET TO MOVING BY FAITH.