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KINGDOM OF GOD: RESPONSIBILITIES - MATURITY By Pastor W. Reynold Storr 3/3/2002 1.
Mark Of Maturity Is Responsibility
Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God. 2.
Mark
Of Immaturity Is Murmuring Philippians 2:14-15, Exodus 16:8-10, 1st Corinthians 10:10 The language of the Kingdom of God is Praise. 3.
How Does Maturity Develop?
(A) By embracing the dealings and demands of God with the same enthusiasm you embrace his promises. Romans 11:22, Hebrews 12:5-11
(B) By Quality devotional time: Ephesians 6:18
a. Confession = Exaltation; How good and great God is. b. Supplication = Deep earnest request; Empty our selves out to God. c. Adoration = Worship; Worthy of our praise, tell him. d. Communion = Fellowship; Small talk, talk about his creation. e. Intercession = Pray for others. f. Thanks giving = Thank him for all things. g. Praise = Confidence that God will answer. (C) By Guidance: 1st Corinthians 4:2, John 16:13, Ecclesiastes 10:19, John 14:21 a.
Learn How
To Manage Your Money: We need to tell our money where to go, not wandering
where it went. Proverbs
13:18, Deuteronomy 8:17-18
b. Follow Biblical Principals: 67% of the Bible deals with stewardship. Hebrews: 8:5 c. Seek Financial Freedom: You are not free until you are financially free. Proverbs 22:7 d. Tithes And Giving: Giving what you should is obedience, kingdom taxes. The tenth is hallowed HERIM: Don’t spend God’s money. Malachi 3:10 e. Give What You Could: SACRIFICE We haven’t given God anything until we’ve given God above 10%. Tithes are for the ministry, offering is for the maintenance of the building. Genesis 28:22 f.
Give What You Would: FAITH: Giving is like sowing: You
determined what you want to give: Give What You Should: Give What You
Would: Give What You Could: 2nd Corinthians 9:6-8,
2nd Corinthians 8:11-12 g. Give With Purpose: Not in Response to emotional appeals or guilt. 2nd Corinthians 9: h.
Determined what you will give, don’t fall foe to emotional
appeal, don’t respond to emotional appeal. Exodus 25:2 God Is
Not A Beggar God Honor The Test Of Faith
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