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The importance of choices

The importance of choices. Abraham - faith in God, Romans 4:3 Joseph - God's providential care, Genesis 37-41 Job - patience and faith under trial, Job 1:21, 2:10 Lot – the importance of the choices we make, Genesis 13:1-13. Learning from men of the bible. War - Gen 14:2

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The importance of choices

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  1. The importance of choices

  2. Abraham - faith in God, Romans 4:3 Joseph - God's providential care, Genesis 37-41 Job - patience and faith under trial, Job 1:21, 2:10 Lot – the importance of the choices we make, Genesis 13:1-13 Learning from men of the bible

  3. War - Gen 14:2 Kidnapping - Gen 14:12 Oppression and torment by the citizens of Sodom - 2Pe 2:7-8; cf. Gen 19:1-11 Loss of all his material wealth - Gen 19:15-16,24-25 The death of his wife - Gen 19:17,26 The shame of incest with his daughters - Gen 19:30-36 All these things happened despite the fact that Lot himself was a righteous person - 2Pe 2:7-8 The results of Lot’s choice

  4. Whether or not to serve Christ Some choices we make with great effect

  5. John 8:24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” John 8:51 Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he shall never see death. Matthew 25:34, 41 The choice to serve christ

  6. Whether or not to serve Christ Career Some choices we make with great effect

  7. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. Colossians 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men Can have a major effect on our marriage, our family and our standing before God. Choosing a career

  8. Whether or not to serve Christ Career Mate Some choices we make with great effect

  9. Genesis 2:23-24 Matthew 19:3-9 Ephesians 5:22-33 Has a major effect on your happiness and on the happiness and well-being of your children. Choosing a mate

  10. Whether or not to serve Christ Career Mate Friends Some choices we make with great effect

  11. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times,       And a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 12:26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully,       For the way of the wicked leads them astray. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Choosing friends

  12. Go to God’s word. • Psalm 1:1-3 • Psalm 119:97-105 • Pray to God. • James 1:5-8 How do we make right choices?

  13. Seek advice from others. • Proverbs 11:14, 12:15 • Whatever you do, do it for the Lord’s sake. • Psalm 37:5-6, 23-24 • Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. How do we make right choices?

  14. Do what Lot did. (Genesis 19:12-29) • Heed the word of God. • Do what is right without reservation (remember Lot's wife!) • Do what Peter did after he denied Christ. (Luke 22:62, Acts 4:28-29) • Repent, if there is sin involved in the choice made • Resolve to serve the Lord • Do what Paul did after persecuting the church. (Philippians 3:12-14) • Accept the forgiveness Jesus provides. • Determine to live for the Lord the rest of your life to the best of your ability. What do we do about wrong choices?

  15. The wrong thing to do is to continue in the choice because of pride or some other reason! There are some choices with which we must live. What do we do about wrong choices?

  16. Believe – John 8:24 Repent – Luke 13:3 Confess – Matthew 10:32-33 Be baptized – Mark 16:16 Be Faithful – Luke 9:62 Choose to serve the lord today!

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