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Motivations…

Motivations…. … For Serving God. Two General Motivations!. Fear Of Punishment Hope Of Reward Both Of The Above. Christianity Can Be Difficult. Matt. 11:28 indicates that Christianity is not difficult (compared to the life of sin cp. Prov. 13:15) Not easy all the time (II Corinthians 11:21).

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Motivations…

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  1. Motivations… …For Serving God

  2. Two General Motivations! • Fear Of Punishment • Hope Of Reward • Both Of The Above

  3. Christianity Can Be Difficult • Matt. 11:28 indicates that Christianity is not difficult (compared to the life of sin cp. Prov. 13:15) • Not easy all the time (II Corinthians 11:21)

  4. Motive: Habit or Tradition • “Habit” defined: a way of acting that has become nearly involuntary • Also suggests we are in our “comfort zone” • Cease to evaluate why we are doing something • Accept things, as we always have, without question

  5. Good Habits Okay • I Corinthians 15:33 “…evil company corrupts good ‘manners’…” • NKJV uses “habits,” inferring that good manners are to be cultivated and protected

  6. Motive: Personal Attention • Phil. 2:3-4 • Diotrephes (III Jno. 9) desired preeminence, and resisted the truth being taught • Was apparently a man of prominence in the congregation • A common problem in the religious world and possible in the Church!?

  7. Motive: Physical, Emotional, Financial or Social Support • A recommendation by many counselors • A church family a welcome sight when moving to a new area • So many needs can be met in emergencies by fellow Christians • Should not be the main motivation for our faithful service

  8. Motive: Thankfulness and Love • James 1:17 • Ps. 136 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good…” • The material blessings and opportunities for us in this community are unmatched by anything in history • The blessings of family and friends in this building are unmatched

  9. Motive: Sorrow or Mourning • All are touched by it if they live long enough • Consider Christ’s visit to Mary and Martha when Lazarus died (John 11:35) • Christ’s compassion for their sorrow • His own sorrow • Compare the sorrow the cross would bring to his loved ones (Jno. 19:25)

  10. Motive: Fear or Worry (Physical)The Need For God’s Help • Potential for sorrow • Sickness • Raising children • Our financial future • Church unity • Phillipians 4:4-7 The peace of God!

  11. Motive: Fearing God (Reverence) • The “All Seeing Eye!” • No where to hide from God (Remember Jonah) • Romans 11:22 “Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God…” • Very motivating to consider the power of God to use for our benefit or for our con-demnation

  12. Motive: Pain Relief or Physical Redemption • Revelation 14:13 “…that they may rest from their labors.” • Phil. 1:23 Paul looked forward to resting (consider his trials in II Cor. 11-12)

  13. Motive: A Home in Heaven • John 14:1-4 Christ was going to prepare a place for us! • Rev. 21:1-5 A new earth with none of the earthly concerns we find so familiar! • What more MOTIVATION do we need?!

  14. Hear Believe Confess Repent Be Baptized Keep His Commandments Rom. 10:14 I Jno 3:23-24 Romans 10:9 Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 I John 3:24 Are You Motivated To Obey?

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