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"Serving God does not give tangible or physical blessings"
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Luke 18:29 "And he said unto them,
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."
Psalm 37:22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
Genesis 24:35 "And the LORD has blessed my master greatly; and he has become great: and he has given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and donkeys."
Genesis 24:1 "And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things."
Psalm 35:27 "Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant."
"I don't plan to be a pastor, why then should I study the bible/spend so much time on the bible"
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Hebrews 5:12 "For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food."
Hebrews 8:11 "
Everyone can and must know God through His word.
Hebrews 10:16 "
Studying the bible is the will of God.
Acts 20:32 "And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them who are sanctified."
Your inheritance in God depends on your studies in God.
James 1:21 "Therefore put away all filthiness and extreme wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls."
Romans 10:17 "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Faith; The currency of God is accessed via studies.
Hebrews 6:1 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto maturity; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,"
The foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God... God is interested in bringing all to a perfect grasp of His word.
Joshua 1:8 "
God's success comes by obeying God's demands and the ability to obey them comes through persistent study.
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
"Isn't it enough that I have given God most parts of my life Let me keep this part"
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Mark 12:30 "
The first or simplest law of all round prosperity is to give all of your life to God.
Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling fragrance."
All of life is lived on the law of love to God which is expressed in giving all your life to Him.
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
The end or objective of God's law is to give all of your life to God.
Matthew 19:21 "Jesus said unto him,
You can't be perfect without giving all of your life to God.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
The key to personal fulfilment is the full giving of your life over to God.
Luke 18:29 "And he said unto them,
Song of solomon 8:7 "Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the wealth of his house for love, it would utterly be rejected."
The result or value of loving God through the giving of your life cannot be compared to and exchanged for anything.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
All things in my life make meaning when I hand everything to God who gave meaning to all things in creation.
1Corinthians 3:16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
The meaning of my life is to contain the desires and purposes of God. That is the only way I can be truly fulfilled.
Romans 12:1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
"I will never serve in this church because they don't appreciate my efforts"
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1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Your reward is from God for your service in the church is to God and not to men.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
"Nobody notices and recognises me, why should I continue to serve"
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Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
What is done from the heart receives the greatest reward.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
God's acknowledgement is the only acknowledgement to look for.
Matthew 10:26 "
2Kings 5:16 "But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused."
What is done expecting nothing from men is what is done before God. It is that that receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expecting reward from men gains no rewards from God.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
God's praise is on those who prefer His praise of them more than the praise of men.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
Matthew 10:42 "
The least thing done in God's name shall be rewarded in full.
1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Psalm 75:6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
True honour comes only from above.
"Nothing that I do is acknowledged by anyone"
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Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
What is done from the heart is that which receives the greatest reward.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
The Acknowledgement of God, is the only acknowledgement to look for.
Matthew 10:26 "
2Kings 5:16 "But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused."
What is done expecting nothing from men is what is done before God. It is only that which receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expectanct of reward from men gains no rewards from God.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
God's praise is on those who prefer His praise of them to the praise of men.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
Matthew 10:42 "
The least thing done in God's name will be rewarded in full.
1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Psalm 75:6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
True honour comes only from Heaven.
"I will never serve in this church, they don't appreciate my efforts"
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Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
What is done from the heart needs no encouragement but heart receives the greatest reward.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Acknowledgement from God is the only acknowledgement to look for.
Matthew 10:26 "
2Kings 5:16 "But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused."
What is done expecting nothing from men is what is done before God. It is that which receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expecting rewards from men gains no rewards from God.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
God praises those who prefer His praise of them more than the praise of men.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
Matthew 10:42 "
The least act done in God's name shall be rewarded in fully.
1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Psalm 75:6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
True honour comes only from God.
"It just doesn't pay to do right or to serve God"
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Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Hebrews 10:35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward."
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Psalm 19:11 Moreover by them is your servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Psalm 37:9 "For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth."
Proverbs 19:17 He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
2Corinthians 4:17 "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;"
"I am too sinful to serve God"
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Acts 15:9 "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
God deals with men only on the basis of their faith because faith deals with all impurities in men's heart thus making them ready to serve. It is the best purifier.
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
2Timothy 2:21 "If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and fit for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work."
Malachi 3:3 "And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness."
I purify and purge myself by faith for it is God that does the actual purifying.
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
Ephesians 3:8 "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;"
"I have served God enough, it is time to do my own thing"
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2Thessalonians 3:13 "But you, brethren, be not weary in well doing."
Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are unchangeable.
God's call on me to serve is continual and eternal.
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
There is a great reward for diligent service to God.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
The reward for service is satisfaction and true satisfaction is from serving God.
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
Service to God fully satisfies me because it satisfies the design and purpose I was made for.
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
Service to God is the greatest passion in life and the genuine purifier of all filth in my life.
1Corinthians 3:16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
I was created to contain only God and His works. Anything else will defile me.
Hebrews 12:28 "Therefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:"
The greatest and most honourable privilege is to serve God. The rewards are great and eternal.
Matthew 10:39
Service is the only way to preserve my life and all that lies therein.
Mark 12:29 "And Jesus answered him,
I have only one owner; therefore I have only one purpose-to serve the interests of God who is my owner.
Romans 14:8 "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's."
Every detail of my existence must serve God's interests in order to find it's true meaning and placement.
Philippians 1:24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
The purpose of being in the flesh is service.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
"I can't follow this instruction because I don't see any sense in it"
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1Peter 2:13 "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;"
Instructions are not obeyed because they are sensible but because it is an honour to God
Hebrews 12:14 "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"
It is more sensible to promote peace between you and authority by obeying senseless instructions than to destroy that peace by disobeying the senseless instructions.
Genesis 11:6 "And the LORD said,
A group will succeed more out of the spirit of oneness and unity; obeying even senseless instructions than from following only reasonable instructions
Titus 3:1 "Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,"
It makes more biblical sense to obey senseless instructions from authorities than to disobey them.No instruction from authority is less sensible than disobeying instructions from authority
"I don't want to be serious with God because I am afraid I might end up a pastor"
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James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
Being serious with God is the only way to be fulfilled and stay fulfilled because He never gives anything that will hinder our fulfillment in life.
"I can't work with him because I don't like this thing about him"
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1Corinthians 3:9 "For we are laborers together with God: you are God's field, you are God's building."
The divine nature partners and work togethe with the least desirable people.
Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"
Workiing with difficult people is an opportunity to develop the fruits of christian character
John 6:70 "Jesus answered them,
The divine nature can work with the worst of people and still get the best of results
The divine nature is prepared to work with the worst of people
"I will be serious with God but I never want to be a pastor"
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Romans 14:7 "For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself."
Being serious with God means living to please all and not some of His desires for your life being willing to fulfill all His desires for you.
"How will I know that this gift is from God"
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Luke 11:11 "
We will know that a gift is from God when we got it through a prayer request for it
"I fear that I might not be doing enough"
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Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
John 6:28 ,28 "Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?",29 "Jesus answered and said unto them,
It is not about doing enough but all about believing enough. It is the believing in the goodness and imputed righteousness of God on us which activates the works of God in our lives
1John 4:16 "And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love; and he that dwells in love dwells in God, and God in him."
Pleasing God means Loving God loving God depends on receiving God's love and receiving God's love means casting out all fears from your heart. Therefore pleasing God means casting out all fears from your heart
"It is easier to serve God when you are poor"
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John 4:23 ,23 "
Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."
Riches come from God and it comes without adding difficulty(sorrow) to our service to Him but to make our service to Him sorrow-free(less difficult)
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
God's covenant with us which is the way we serve Him requires that we walk in financial abundance so we can fulfill our part of the covenant
Romans 1:9 "For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;"
Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Acts 4:32 ,32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that any of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.,33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.,34 "Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,"
James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
Mark 4:19 "
Poverty can make it difficult for us to serve God because it can transfer our focus on God to riches and the cares of our lives that multiply because of poverty
Acts 10:2 "A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always."
It can be difficult to serve God when you are poor because It is difficult to give much alms to the poor whiles you are poor
1Thessalonians 4:3 "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:"
Because both sanctification and prosperity are God's will they are united and support each other in their purposes. Prosperity therefore comes to sanctify our service to Him . Prosperity promotes our sanctification
Psalm 125:3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
Proverbs 1:32 "For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them."
Matthew 24:22 "
Poverty is the wickedness that can lead one into sin because it motivates people to find illegal ways of making ends meet.
"I will wait for the right time, then I will do it"
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Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them,
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
Mark 13:32 "
Luke 19:13 "
1Chronicles 12:32 "And of the children of Issachar, who were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were under their command."
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
1Thessalonians 5:1 ,1 "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I write unto you.",2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.,3 "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.",4 "But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.",5 "You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.",6 "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.",7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that are drunk are drunk in the night.
Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
Mark 13:33 ,33 "
James 4:13 ,13 "Come now, you that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:",14 "Whereas you know not what shall be tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away."
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
John 5:17 "But Jesus answered them,
Hebrews 3:15 "While it is said,
Joshua 18:3 "And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long will you hesitate to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers has given you?"
Proverbs 22:13 "The slothful man says, There is a lion outside, I shall be slain in the streets."
Ecclesiastes 12:1 "Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;"
John 4:34 "Jesus said unto them,
John 9:4 "
Proverbs 6:6 ,6 "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:",7 "Who having no guide, overseer, or ruler,",8 "Provides her food in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.",9 "How long will you sleep, O sluggard? when will you arise out of your sleep?",10 "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:",11 "So shall your poverty come upon you like a vagabond, and your want like an armed man."
Proverbs 10:4 He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 10:5 He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
Proverbs 10:26 "As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him."
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.
Proverbs 13:4 "The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich."
Proverbs 15:19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made a highway.
Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:24 "A slothful man hides his hand in his dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again."
Proverbs 20:4 "The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing."
Proverbs 21:25 The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labor.
Proverbs 23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
Proverbs 24:30 ,30 "I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;",31 "And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and weeds had covered its face, and its stone wall was broken down.",32 "Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.",33 "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:",34 So shall your poverty come like a robber; and your want like an armed man.
Proverbs 26:13 ,13 "The slothful man says, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.",14 "As the door turns upon its hinges, so does the slothful upon his bed.",15 The slothful hides his hand in his dish; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.,16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that can answer reasonably.
Ecclesiastes 10:18 By much slothfulness the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
Isaiah 56:10 "His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber."
Matthew 25:26 ,26 "
Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
2Thessalonians 3:10 ,10 "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.",11 "For we hear that there are some who walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.",12 "Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread."
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever."
"Upon all that I did for him, he never shown any appreciation"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
2Timothy 3:2 "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling fragrance."
Romans 13:8 "Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law."
Matthew 6:4
"There is so much to do, when will I finish"
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Revelation 1:8 "
Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
2Peter 3:8 "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
Psalm 84:10 "For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."
1Corinthians 13:7 "Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
"I am afraid of walking in the gifts because I might be opening myself to evil spirits and end up deceived"
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Luke 11:11 ,11 "
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
John 16:13 "
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
1Corinthians 12:3 "Therefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Spirit."
James 1:5 ,5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him.",6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.",7 For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord.,8 A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Hebrews 5:14 "But solid food belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
1Timothy 4:8 "For bodily exercise profits for a little while: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Luke 11:11 "
It is an insult to God fear walking in deception when we ask God for His gifts
"I can't do very well because I did not get a good start"
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Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
It is not about starting strongly but about taking the opportunities God presents to us
2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
Our weaknesses should lead us to faith in God's grace because our weaknesses makes it easier for us to depend on God than on ourselves. When we depend on ourselves we draw limited power(Isa 40:30) but when we depend on God we draw unlimited power to achieve anything. Our weaknesses therefore affords us the opportunity of accessing unlimited power for success through God's grace
"I did not start well, I should as well forget about putting so much into it"
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Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Success is not rooted in starting well but in our faith in the mercies of God. The mercies of God should be our motivation to work towards success.
"I will be saved because I do a lot of things for God"
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Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work."
Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Salvation of man is by the works God does for man and not by the works man does for God
Acts 10:4 ,4 "And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Your prayers and your alms are come up for a memorial before God.",5 "And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:",6 "He lodges with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the seaside: he shall tell you what you ought to do."
Just as Cornelius in spite of all the good things he did for God still needed to hear and believe the gospel before he will be saved so does anyone who will be saved must believe the gospel notwithstanding all other things he does
"I wish I was doing this work, mine is too difficult and pays less"
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Proverbs 14:23 In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
Matthew 25:21 "
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Philippians 4:11 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content."
"I become nervous when I am doing this thing"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
"I can't work with him because he is too authoritative"
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1Peter 2:18 "Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Luke 6:32 "
Ephesians 6:5 "Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;"
Psalm 35:10 "All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto you, who delivers the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that plunders him?"
Psalm 75:7 "But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another."
John 19:11 "Jesus answered,
Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
"If I don't do it myself, It will never be done well"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.
Exodus 18:19 ,19 "Hearken now unto my voice, I will give you counsel, and God shall be with you: Represent the people before God, that you may bring the causes unto God:",20 "And you shall teach them ordinances and laws, and shall show them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.",21 "Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:"
Numbers 11:17 "
"I feel bad because I performed badly"
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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Philippians 3:13 ,13 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,",14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Luke 9:62 "And Jesus said unto him,
Romans 8:37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Philippians 1:7 "Even as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; since as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my grace."
2Corinthians 12:10 "Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."
"It is difficult to serve God when you are rich"
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Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Prosperity is part of the covenant walk of righteousness.It is righteousness to be prosperous
Ecclesiastes 9:16 "Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard."
Prosperity empowered righteousness cannot be despised.Prosperity makes the expression of the wisdom of righteousness much easier
2Corinthians 9:10 "Now he that ministers seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)"
Prosperity ministers to us the seeds need for the increase of the fruits of righteousness in our lives
Job 29:12 ,12 "Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.",13 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.,14 "I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my justice was as a robe and a turban.",15 "I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.",16 I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.,17 "And I broke the fangs of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth."
Job is a testimony that Prosperity makes the expression of righteousness/serving God much easier
2Corinthians 9:9 "(As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains forever."
Prosperity is the seal of kingdom service
1Chronicles 29:3 "Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, I have of my own things, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,"
Prosperity makes the expression of our affection to God much easier
"If I serve God, I can't do the things I want to do"
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Song of solomon 2:15 "Catch us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."
Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.
Matthew 5:19 "
Amos 6:1 "Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, who are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!"
Proverbs 27:1 Boast not yourself of tomorrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth.
Micah 6:7 "Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?"
"I am getting more results than him"
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2Corinthians 10:12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."
I loose the wisdom needed to get results when I compare my self to others
"There is no one to compete with me, why sh'd I put so much in this"
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Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
God will judge us based on what we supply to His body the churchin relation to the measure of grace He has given us to work with and not based on the works and supplies of others to His body. The measures given them to work with is different from the measure given us
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
In all we do no Matter how insignificant it may seem God is interested in it. As such we must do it please God not men.
"The work of God will go on without my input, why bother to do it"
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Esther 4:13 ,13 "Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not to yourself that you shall escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.",14 "For if you altogether hold your peace at this time, then shall relief and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but you and your father's house shall be destroyed: and who knows whether you are come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"
Despising the opportunity and privilege of partnering with God is despising your life because the essence of your existence as the image of God(Ge 1:26) Co 3:10) is the partnering with God in the bringing forth of His purposes
"When I am rich, then I can serve God well"
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Mark 10:25 "
If you don't have a heart to serve God well when you are not abounding in riches it will be more difficult to have a heart of service to God when you are abounding in riches
"Why should they be getting more results than what I am getting"
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Ephesians 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
God will judge and reward us according to the measure He expects us to supply to His body and based on the measure of grace He has given us to work with
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Exodus 20:17 "
Though we are not under the law but grace Christ came to fulfill the law. Our focus must be on Christ and pleasing Him not making others our standards because God requires different things from different people for His ways are not our ways.
"If I can't plan out everything, I should as well not start anything at all"
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Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart plans his way: but the LORD directs his steps.
The plans of the righteous are not the final authorities of direction in his life but God's guidance and directions which are activated by the steps starts and actions he takes in faith
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way.
"I am unworthy to serve God because I had sinned so much"
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Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
The great sacrifice God made for our sins and to prepare us to serve Him will be treated with contempt if feel and act unworthy to serve God. God has made me worthy to serve Him through Christ Jesus
"If I serve God, I won't be able to do what I want"
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Matthew 6:33 "
When we use our time and energy to follow God passionately all other things including quality time to do business will be added. The little time we spend doing business will be most effective because we sought the kingdom first. One day we spend doing business will be as powerful as a thousand years doing business but a thousand years doing business without first following God will only be equivalent to one day. 2Pe 3:8
Psalm 139:2 ,2 "You know my downsitting and my uprising, you understand my thought afar off.",3 "You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.",4 "For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, you know it altogether.",5 "You have hedged me behind and before, and laid your hand upon me.",6 "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.",7 Where shall I go from your Spirit? or where shall I flee from your presence?,8 "If I ascend up into heaven, you are there: if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there.",9 "If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;",10 "Even there shall your hand lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.",11 "If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.",12 "Yea, the darkness hides not from you; but the night shines as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to you.",13 For you have formed my inward parts: you have covered me in my mother's womb.,14 I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well.,15 "My frame was not hid from you, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.",16 "Your eyes did see my substance, being yet unformed; and in your book they were all written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them."
There are a lots of people in the world but GOD has time for each and every one of us. So u can also have some time for HIM.
Luke 12:24
John 10:3 "
Mark 12:29 ,29 "And Jesus answered him,
The first and foundational law of all-round prosperity is total submission dedication and commitment to God who is the source of our lives along with all it's abilities potentials etc.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
To delight yourself in God is the sure way to fulfill any desire on your heart
"I am too busy to serve God, but I serve God with my money"
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Mark 12:29 ,29 "And Jesus answered him,
because God owns my life the entirity of my life must serve Him and not just my money.
John 4:24
Service to God must be your best service ever being done with the very life-force within you
Romans 1:9 "For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;"
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
"I will start serving God when I receive the call of God"
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Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
Salvation is the beginning of zealous service to God
"Why should I put so much into the work of God when there no guarantee of reward"
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Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
1Corinthians 3:14 "If any man's work abide which he has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward."
2Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"
Matthew 6:33 "
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
Mark 10:29 ,29 "And Jesus answered and said,
"If I serve God, I will not get the chance to do the things I really love"
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Joel 2:25 "
Joel 2:23 "Be glad then, you children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he has given you the former rain faithfully, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month."
God multiples the opportunities and grace to do what you love as you abeyance Him
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
The time and energy you sow into the kingdom will be given back to you
Mark 10:28 ,28 "Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed you.",29 "And Jesus answered and said,
Psalm 127:2 "It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep."
"I can serve God more when I am made a leader in the church"
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Luke 16:10 ,10
Service is the way into leadership.We serve our way into leadership.Leadership is the reward for faithful service\
"I can't do this, I want to do what nobody is doing"
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Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Luke 19:17 "
"Most people are doing this business,even if I do it , it won't go far"
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Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Psalm 1:3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper."
Joshua 1:8 "
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
"It is wrong to pray and ask for the gifts of the Spirit, God gives as He wills"
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1Corinthians 14:1 "Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy."
1Corinthians 12:31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet I show unto you a more excellent way.
1Corinthians 14:39 "Therefore, brethren, be eager to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues."
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Mark 16:17
John 14:12 "
"I will abandon what I like doing and come and serve God"
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Revelation 5:10 And have made us unto our God a kingdom and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
We can serve God as kings and priests at the same time.
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
The way we serve God is defined by God and not by us
"I don't give much offerings but I do a lot of other things for God"
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Exodus 23:15 "
Offerings are kingdom platforms for the experience of the presence of God
Philippians 4:17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
2Corinthians 9:6 "But this I say, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
What you gain serving God is different from what you gain from your offerings to God
Psalm 20:3 "Remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice; Selah."
Malachi 3:10 "
"I will do it if nobody does it"
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Titus 3:1 "Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,"
Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Luke 22:26 "
"There are enough people doing the work of God, my efforts will be insignificant"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
"I will go somewhere else where I will be more appreciated"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
"Is that how God repays me after all that I have done in His name?"
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Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
"Why won't someone do anything about this thing"
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Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Matthew 23:11
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing:
"But I know people who served God and did not amount to anything till they died, why should I ?"
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2Corinthians 5:10 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may be recompensed for the things done in his body, according to what he has done, whether it be good or bad."
Luke 16:22 ,22 "
Our life on earth is just to prepare us for the life of eternity and Our life on earth determines the quality of life we have in eternity
"If I show any sense of commitment, they will all relax leave all the work to me"
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Matthew 23:11
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
"I will serve God when I am perfect in this or that area of my life or perfect"
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Acts 15:9 "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
"I am too young to serve God or be in ministry"
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Jeremiah 1:6 ,6 "Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.",7 "But the LORD said unto me,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
"When I am more matured in God, I will start serving Him"
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Jeremiah 1:7 "But the LORD said unto me,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
"I give to the church so that I can support God's work"
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2Corinthians 9:7 "Every man according as he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
We give as an act of worship to God
Psalm 50:12 "
God doesn't need our money to build His kingdom but our hearts. Giving is an act of giving our hearts to God for His purposes
"I serve God, but why are people who don't serve as much as I do getting more blessed"
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Hebrews 12:28 "Therefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:"
God rewards acceptable service and just any kind of service
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
"I am alright because I serve in church"
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1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.
"Why should I be polite to them, they are paid/I have paid them, to do this job"
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Romans 13:8 "Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law."
"I won't do this, so that they will take the credit for it"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
"I want to do something that I would be seen and recognised and not this"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Matthew 6:4
"I chose this because there are more benefits in this than in serving God"
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Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Matthew 20:27 "
Luke 18:29 ,29 "And he said unto them,
"I know people who serve God and are not blessed, why should I"
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Ecclesiastes 2:26 "For God gives to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he gives the work of gathering and heaping up, only that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping of the wind."
Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Mark 10:21 "Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him,
Service to God gurantees heavenly treasures which are far greater than earthly ones
"I will serve God wholeheartedly but I don't want to be seen as a fanatic christian"
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Mark 12:30 "
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
"If I will not be persecuted, then I will serve God"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Matthew 10:39
"I prefer to serve God this way than that way"
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Hebrews 12:28 "Therefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:"
Not every service in the kingdom is acceptable service
"How can I be of any use to God, there are far better people around"
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Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
"I will do this if God will do that for me"
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Romans 14:8 "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's."
Mark 12:30 "
"I will lose everything If I stop this to follow God"
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Luke 18:29 ,29 "And he said unto them,
"If this and that happens, I will not serve God again"
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Proverbs 3:5 ,5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.,6 "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."
Romans 14:8 "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's."
"I am not too bad because I used to do a lot of work for God"
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Philippians 3:13 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
"I will serve God in this area because I feel I am needed there"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
"If I do this alone, I will get all the praise"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Jeremiah 9:23 "Thus says the LORD,
1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"
"If this leader fails, they will choose me as the leader next timeWhy should I want him to succeed"
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1Corinthians 12:26 "And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it."
Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
"I cannot serve God because I have not been given any position in church yet"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Luke 16:10
"It is impossible to serve God with all your life"
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Mark 12:29 ,29 "And Jesus answered him,
Romans 14:8 "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's."
"It is impossible to serve God in this world"
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Mark 12:29 ,29 "And Jesus answered him,
Romans 14:8 "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's."
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
"It is impossible to serve God with all your life in this world"
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Mark 12:29 ,29 "And Jesus answered him,
Romans 14:8 "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's."
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
"I am also doing the work of God, why should I tithe"
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Leviticus 27:30 "
The tithe is man's financial covenant with God. Every man including men of God must key into this covenant
We are all ordained to teach and as such should study to teach.