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Esther called on to risk her life For others For self Right thing to do

Esther. Risk & Reward. . Esther called on to risk her life For others For self Right thing to do. Esther. Risk & Reward. . Doing the right thing brings a reward “Risk” relative to man’s reaction No risk in relation to God Reward is now and/or later. Esther. Risk & Reward. .

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Esther called on to risk her life For others For self Right thing to do

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  1. Esther Risk & Reward  • Esther called on to risk her life • For others • For self • Right thing to do

  2. Esther Risk & Reward  • Doing the right thing brings a reward • “Risk” relative to man’s reaction • No risk in relation to God • Reward is now and/or later

  3. Esther Risk & Reward  Story Lessons

  4. Esther Risk & Reward  Story • Esther’s 1st banquet – beginning of the end, Est. 5:1-8 • Risked her life • Requested king & Haman for dinner • Asked for king & Haman to return

  5. Esther Risk & Reward  Story • Haman built a gallows for Mordecai, • Est. 5:9-14 • Aggravated by Mordecai’s resolve • Sought help from wife & friends • Wife recommended killing Mordecai

  6. Esther Risk & Reward  Story • Xerxes honored Mordecai by Haman’s hand, • Est. 6:1-14 • King could not sleep • King asked Haman what to do • Haman went home dejected — “it’s over”

  7. Esther Risk & Reward  Story • Esther’s 2nd banquet was the end of the end, • Est. 7:1-10 • True request revealed • King – who is responsible? • Haman sentenced to death

  8. Esther Risk & Reward  Lessons • Pride goes before destruction, Prov. 16:18 • Puffed up about position, • Gal. 6:3; 1 Cor. 10:12 • Things do not guarantee happiness, Ecc. 2 • Can be blind to blessings, Eph. 5:20; Col. 1:12

  9. Esther Risk & Reward  Lessons • The providence of God • Long chain of events • God has power to overrule • Psa. 57:1-3; 36:7-12 • Persecution • Bad economy • Oversight now – reward later

  10. Esther Risk & Reward  Lessons • Action taken – not just talk, Mt. 7:24-27 • Repentance • Study Bible more • Pray more • Kind to spouse • Teach children • Invite neighbors

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