Serving God in an Imperfect World
Embracing the reality of imperfection, this message emphasizes the responsibility to serve God faithfully despite challenges. Encouragement is given to focus on God's will, seek growth through difficulties, and redirect attention away from self towards others, God, and purpose.
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2 TRUTHS: 1.This world is imperfect Sin is all around us (Rom 3:23, 1 Pet 5:8) Bad things happen (Ecc 8:14, 9:11) 2. We have a responsibility to serve God Love & obey him (Matt 22:36-38, John 14:15, Ecc 12:13) Accomplish his will (1 Pet 4:2, Matt 7:21) Glorify him (1 Cor 10:31)
SERVING GOD IN AN IMPERFECT WORLD
SERVING GOD IN AN IMPERFECT WORLD Turn to God s word (Is 55:6-11, Psalms 119:9-16, Matt 4:1-11) Do the right thing anyway circumstances are never an excuse (1 Sam 15:1-23, 1 Pet 2:18, 3:1)
SERVING GOD IN AN IMPERFECT WORLD Realize that good can come from difficult situations oGod s will is done (Gen 45:5-8, 50:20) oGod is glorified (Dan 6:8-16, 25-27, 2 Cor 12:6-9) oWe grow (Rom 5:3-5)
SERVING GOD IN AN IMPERFECT WORLD Redirect our focus away from ourselves oOthers (Phil 2:3-4, Phil 1/Eph 1/Col 1/Philemon, Luke 23:34) oGod (Psalms 63) oOur purpose (1 Cor 7:25-35, John 12:27-28, Matt 26:36-39) oVictory in Christ (Rom 8:29-39)
