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INTRO
God’s righteousness in everyday life (LIVING OUT CHRIST’S RIGHTEOUSNESS)
Application of the theological truths from Chapters 1-11
Verses 1-2 – Our life before the Lord
Verses 3-8 – Life within the Church.
Verses 9-13 – Everyday living, Our life before the world.
The Go and Do of being a Christ follower.
LIVE YOUR LIFE
Free From Hypocrisy
Daily Living for Christ
Conquering your Trials
Pouring into Others
Free from Hypocrisy – vv. 9-10
Let love be genuine
Without hypocrisy. Play acting.
LOVE OF GOD and OTHERS. Our life, heart, actions
By hating evil
to hate with intense feeling, to loath, to look upon with horror.
1 Thessalonians 5:22 – abstain from every form of evil.
By holding fast to good
To join or fasten together, to be attached to.
By loving as a family
Real love (AGAPE) that is demonstrated/obvious
Brotherly affection. Family member type love. 1 Corinthians 13:4
Outdo one another in showing honor
Go before, to lead, set example
Reverence, respect, esteem.
IMAGINE A CHURCH FULL OF PEOPLE TAKING THE LEAD TO ESTEEM EACH OTHER Titus 2:7
Daily Living for Christ – v.11
Do not be slothful in zeal
Slothful – Lazy, slow moving, sluggish, hesitating
Zeal – Diligence, earnest effort
Too many people – I AM HERE IF YOU NEED ME. WE NEED YOU!!!! OPEN YOUR EYES.
Be fervent in spirit
Boiling over. On fire.
Holy Ghost unction. On fire for the Lord
Serve the Lord
Colossians 3:23-24 – Whatever your do, do it heartily unto the Lord
Acknowledge His Lordship and live accordingly
Devotion and Dependence
I Serve Him because of Who He Is and Who I am.
He is God. I am His bondservant
Conquering Your Trials – v.12
We WILL face trials. We can conquer them.
By rejoicing in hope
Our hope in God. His presence, concern, care.
2 Things will happen
Remove the trial
Strengthen me through the trial
Patient in tribulation
Remain, persevere, abide, Bear up bravely
By praying constantly
Constant attention, unceasing.
Communion with. Connection to.
Pouring Into Others – v.13
Look out.
Beyond our personal walls
STAY BUSY (WORSHIP, SERVING)
Focus on others
By giving generously
Share with those in need.
By being hospitable
Open our doors to others
Helping others (strangers)
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