Embracing Opportunities and Responsibilities in Christian Faith
The Bible emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and using time wisely, urging believers to act diligently and fulfill their responsibilities. It highlights the universal accountability of all Christians to work for the good of others and sow seeds of spiritual growth. The message underscores the significance of believing in Jesus, repenting of sins, and living faithfully in His service for forgiveness and salvation.
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The Bible does not endorse merely waiting around for an opportunity The N.T. word for opportunity is a word for time The word indicates as we have occasion at any time The Bible warns of the foolishness of squandering opportunity/time (Acts 24:25) The Bible teaches to make the most of opportunity/time (Col. 4:5; Eph. 5:16) The Bible urges us to recognize the opportunity/time that we have Some opportunities need to be sought out (John 4:35) Some opportunities need to be stirred up (Esth. 5:1-2) All opportunities need to be seized (Acts 18:26) The Bible teaches that all of us are accountable for how we use the opportunity/time that we have from God (1 Cor. 4:2; Eph. 5:16; John 9:4)
All people All races, all ethnicities, all religions, all classes, all careers, all political persuasions Especially our church family All races, all ethnicities, all ages, all classes, all careers, all personalities, all maturities
Let us There is a universal and equal responsibility of every Christian we us (6:9-10) There is an urging to action in this expression Work The present tense verb means to to accomplish something through work The focus is not necessarily on my work but on the result of the work That which is good That which is beneficial or helpful meeting a high standard of worth and merit Not good for me but good for the recipient Opportunity + Ability = Responsibility
For the recipient: Good For me: Reap what I sow (6:7-8) If I sow to satisfy my own flesh = reap corruption If I sow to satisfy the Spirit of God = reap everlasting life
Believe Jesus is Gods Son Acts 16:31 Repent of your sins and turn to God Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus Christ Acts 8:37-39 Be immersed into Christ Acts 22:16 God will forgive all of your sins Acts 2:38 God will add you to His church Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven Hebrews 12:23 Live faithfully in His service Matthew 25:23 If you ve strayed, repent and turn away from your sins Acts 8:22 If you ve strayed, confess your sins and ask for forgiveness 1 John 1:9
