Memory Verse: Luke 9:62 – “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
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| Luke 9:62 |
If anyone wants to work in God’s service, the person must focus his energies on serving for God.
Texts: John 2:15-17 – “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” Read also 2 Peter 1:5-8
A vehicle that is not maintained from time to time cannot serve well. There is the possibility of it underperforming at the time of greatest need.
We strive to maintain relationship with our good friends/spouses/colleagues, in like manner, our relationship with the Almighty God should be maintained.
The Bible charges us to grow in the things of God every day so we don’t lose our relationship with Him.
Maintaining Loyalty To Christ
- The Word of God: Constant study of the Bible helps us understand how to navigate our lives through this world while being loyal to God. 1 John 2:15-17
- Keeping Oneself Unspotted In This World: Only the grace of God can help one “keep himself unspotted from the world”. James 1:27
- Obedience: Key to fruitfulness. It brings blessings. Isaiah 1:19-20
- Be Watchful and Prayerful: Jesus warned his disciples “watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation”. Matthew 26:41
- Love: You cannot be disloyal to someone if you truly love the person. Love is Loyalty. John 14:15
- Leading Of The Holy Spirit: We must depend solely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Roman 8:14
- Self-Control: Maintaining loyalty to Christ means controlling oneself in both utterances and actions. Avoid being like the world. 1 Corinthians 9:25
