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SHARPENED UNTO LOVE AND GOOD WORKS. HEBREWS 10:24-25. OVERVIEW. The charge: Consider one another The goal: Stir up love and good works The outcomes: Obedience produces prepared people Disobedience results in unprepared people. THE MEANING.
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SHARPENED UNTO LOVE AND GOOD WORKS HEBREWS 10:24-25
OVERVIEW • The charge: Consider one another • The goal: Stir up love and good works • The outcomes: • Obedience produces prepared people • Disobedience results in unprepared people
THE MEANING • In Hebrews 10:24-25, God commands us to examine individuals with our eyes and minds for the purpose of learning how to best reach out and sharpen their desire and ability to engage in acts of good will which are pleasing to God
FULFILLING THE GOAL • The first language: Words of Affirmation • Proverbs 12:25: A kind word cheers him up • 1Ti 1:2; Phil 2:19-20: Paul praised Timothy • Acts 15:36-41; 2Ti 4:11: Paul praised Timothy
FULFILLING THE GOAL • The Second Language: Quality Time • Acts 18:11: Paul spent 18 months in Corinth • Jn 21:15-19: Jesus spent time with Peter
FULFILLING THE GOAL • The Third Language: Gifts • Acts 9:36-43: Tabitha gave garments • Acts 4:36-37: Barnabas gave money
FULFILLING THE GOAL • The Fourth Language: Acts of Service • Heb 12:2; Phil 2:5-8: Jesus gave himself • 2Cor 8:1-4, 9: His service inspires our service
FULFILLING THE GOAL • The Fifth Language: Touch • 1Th 3:1-3; 2:19: Paul touched the Thessalonians • 1Cor 16:17-18: Stephanas refreshed Paul
CONCLUSION • God commands you to examine your loved ones with your eyes and mind to figure out how best to use the Five Love Languages to reach out and sharpen their desire and ability to engage in acts of good will which are pleasing to God