The Impact of Faithfulness ----9-30-18

 

I Corinthians 4:2

Psalms 119:90

__________________________________________________________________________Faithfulness To GOD!

1. Faithfulness is the key to GOD's blessings. 

"A faithful man will be richly blessed."   Proverbs 28:20

                2. Faithfulness pleases the Father
           
                3. Faithfulness keeps us in close fellowship with GOD.

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Challenge of Remaining Faithful!


      1. Temptations      2. Lukewarmness

      3. Disappointments and Hard Times

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Impact Lives!

1. Faithfulness makes us a likable person         Prov. 25:19 
2. Makes us reliable
3. Faithful people make life sweeter
4. Encourage others
5. Sets an example for others to follow

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Helps Us Maintain A Balanced Life

1. With GOD
2. HIS Word
3. Local Church
4. Workplace
5. Friends----Right kinds of friends
6. Encourage others

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• Remember you have to consistently work on faithfulness.  Be disciplined.
• Not a product of feeling  ----  Act of the will
• Keep your promises   Prov. 25:14    Prov. 28:13
• Make necessary changes
• Be intentional
• Be consistent
• Fear the Lord

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Conclusion:

Our Lord is faithful.  If we are not learning to be faithful, we are not becoming more like JESUS!