Diligence is the key to everything Part 2
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1.It takes a second to ruin a life; it can take a lifetime to put back together.
1.It takes a second to ruin a life; it can take a lifetime to put back together.
11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
There is an old English proverb, “There is no fool like an old fool.”
There is an old English proverb, “There is no fool like an old fool.”
The Bible adds to the popular definition of what a fool is, a person who not only scoffs at wisdom but also refuses to walk in the wisdom of God.
The Bible adds to the popular definition of what a fool is, a person who not only scoffs at wisdom but also refuses to walk in the wisdom of God.
Just because a person feels an urgency about a wasted life does not mean they get to skip the processes that The Lord has put in place.
Just because a person feels an urgency about a wasted life does not mean they get to skip the processes that The Lord has put in place.
We seem to think we can judge how quickly God restores to us what we think He should. Of course, you know as you read this point that is not true.
We seem to think we can judge how quickly God restores to us what we think He should. Of course, you know as you read this point that is not true.
We are all foolish to some extent. But we should not want to be foolish.
We are all foolish to some extent. But we should not want to be foolish.
When it comes to getting back to basics we have to persevere.
When it comes to getting back to basics we have to persevere.
This Week:
This Week:
1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. 4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. 5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
• 1 Peter 4:1 “1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,”
• we need to cease from sin. this sin is not overt sin as we think. This sin is the sin of fainting while doing well. Galatians 6:9 “9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
• in due season, who decides when do season is? not us, rather it is God himself who puts things in chronological order.
• 1 Peter 4:2 “2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.” when we talk about the lust of the flesh here we are talking about the desire to advise God.
• 1 Peter 4:3 “3 For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.” what would be your list of messing up not waiting on God?
• 1 Peter 4:4 “4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you.” we come to submission of God.
• 1 Peter 4:5 “5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.”
• 1 Peter 4:6 “6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.”
• we do the inventory it helps us to know how we get pulled off track, not for condemnation.
23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.
• know what is in your heart. Good & Bad.
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
• I am not trying to bring condemnation, I am trying to bring revelation.
11 As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.
• Notice this phrase:
“His Own”
“His Own”
• we all have our own.
3. Slow & Steady Wins the Race.
3. Slow & Steady Wins the Race.
10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.
29 Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.
11 I returned and saw under the sun that— The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all.