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Resolutions. 1. A thing decided on; thing determined. The act of resolving or determining ... 6. The act or result of solving; solution. – World Book Dictionary. Resolutions. ► Lose Weight.
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Resolutions • 1. A thing decided on; thing determined. • The act of resolving or determining ... • 6. The act or result of solving; solution. • – World Book Dictionary
Resolutions ►Lose Weight Heb.12:1– “Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Examples: • Friends and family • Jobs • Recreational activities • Vegetable garden, etc...
Resolutions ►Pay Off Debts We owe God our LIFE Rom.6:4,11-13; 12:1 We owe God our LOVE Jn.3:16; 1 Jn.4:19; Matt.22:37 We owe God our TIME Lk.9:23; Matt.28:18,19; Jn.4:22-24 We owe God our MONEY 1 Cor.16:1,2; 2 Cor.9:6
Resolutions ►Be More Productive Parable of the Vine and the Branches teaches it Jn.15:1-8 We should resolve to... • Study the Bible more • Encourage brethren more • Do more to teach the lost
Resolutions ►Do Something New Parable of the Talents teaches us to increase the talents He has given us Matt.25:14-30 We may strive to... • Teach a Bible class • Lead a public prayer • Lead the singing • Extend the invitation or present a short sermon
Resolutions ►Spend More Time With Family We are a part God’s spiritual family cf.2 Cor.6:17,18; Jn.3:1-6 Should desire to be together as much as possible • Attend ALL services possible • Be together throughout the week
Resolutions ►Stop Procrastinating Eph.5:15,16– “15 Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; 16 redeeming the timebecause the days are evil.” Must stop putting off... • Talking with lost about their soul • Visiting the sick • Encouraging the weak • Preparing for Bible classes
Resolutions ►Lose Weight ►Pay Off Debts ►Be More Productive ►Do Something New ►Spend More Time With Family ►Stop Procrastinating