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Application: Key To Growth. “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it…” (Rev. 1:3). Why Don’t We Apply What We Learn?. Fear Peter – Mt. 26:31-35 & 69-75; Acts 10:34-35 & Gal. 2:11-14 Jewish Rulers – Jn. 12:42-43
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Application: Key To Growth “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it…” (Rev. 1:3).
Why Don’t We Apply What We Learn? • Fear • Peter – Mt. 26:31-35 & 69-75; Acts 10:34-35 & Gal. 2:11-14 • Jewish Rulers – Jn. 12:42-43 • One Talent Man – Matt. 25:14-18; 24-25 • Selfishness • Rich Ruler – Matt. 19:16-22 • Ananias & Sapphira – Acts 5:1-11 • Diotrephes – 3 John 9-10 • Demas – 2 Tim. 4:10 • Apathy • Those on the Left Hand – Matt. 25:41-45 • Those who are Dull of Hearing – Heb. 5:11-14; 6:10-12
Solutions To Overcome • Overcome Fear • Commit Soul To God – 2 Tim. 1:7-12 • Persevere Through Faith – Heb. 10:32-39 • Love Perfectly – 1 Jn. 4:17-18; 5:3-4 • Overcome Selfishness • Deny Self – Matt. 16:24 • Seek Wisdom From Above – Jas. 3:13-18 • Have the Mind of Christ – Phil. 2:3-5 • Overcome Apathy • Do Good You Know To Do – Jas. 4:17 • Labor For Lord Not In Vain – 1 Cor. 15:58 • Sanctify the Lord in Your Heart – 1 Pet. 3:15