2021 0307 Virtue of Godly Living

Virtues of Influence • Sermon • Submitted 4 years ago

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Foundational Principle

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Influence

* the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or somethingwe are messengers of the gospel of peace - that is influence

Integrity

* the quality of being honest and having strong moral principlesthe level of our integrity will directly determine what influence we have

Foundational Person

Luke 2:52 NIV

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Jesus is by far the most influential person in history

Jesus is by far the most influential person in your life

this is true whether you accept it or not

the person of Christ becomes significant because of his influence in you and in the world

this level of influence has a corresponding level of integrity

who Jesus is makes what Jesus does

The Four Expressions in Jesus

Wisdom

Oxford English Dictionary defines wisdom as the "Capacity of judging rightly in matters relating to life and conduct;

Charles Spurgeon defined wisdom as "the right use of knowledge"

Proverbs 2:9 NIV

Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path.

Jesus knows every good path - this is one of our gifts from him

Jesus took every good path

Holy Spirit mirrors Jesus into our lives

2. Stature

quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement.

Jesus the human baby developed: physically, and intellectually and spiritually

Jesus had knowledge beyond his years

3. In Favour with God

Proverbs 3:5–6 NIV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

favour in God is walking, living righteously

Jesus knew who he was - the Father and I are one

it is our responsibility, our obligation to love God with all our heart, mind and soul

4. In Favour with Man

there is no value in being super spiritual

Proverbs 31:23 NIV

Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

spiritual value must be seen in human relationship

spiritual favour should be transform into influence

Jesus is our role model

In Summary

Jesus grew intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially

he was perfect in all his ways

we have the option of doing likewise

this is the crucial decision for us

are we ready to pursue a life of favour with God, and fom that with men

or are we going to allow the corrupting influence of this world and our sinful nature to rule