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A People Zealous for Good Works: The Necessity of Courage. Courage Makes a Difference. Christ was courageous . . .
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Courage Makes a Difference • Christ was courageous . . . • “Courage is the difference between listening to Goliath mock God from the sidelines and David’s faith to fight. So often it is the difference between what God’s people should do in faith and what they actually do in fear.” (Lifelong Zeal, p. 48) • 2 Tim. 1:7 • 1 Pet. 3:8-17
When Courage Is Required . . . • I Must Remember My Dependence on God • 1 Pet. 3:12 • 1 Cor. 1:5-7 • I Must Remember That Inaction Has Severe Consequences (Mt. 25:24-30) • I Must Remember That Every Problem Provides an Opportunity (Acts 16)
Conclusion • Why did God save us? (Jn. 3:16) • Heb. 13:20-21 • Eph. 2:10 • What if we never develop the courage required? (Rev. 21:8)