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Characteristics of Consecration. Matthew 22:36-40. Stability. Standing fast in the Lord (Phil. 4:1) An ever present challenge {from the world} Do not love the world (1 Jn. 2:15-17) Do not conform to the world (Rom. 12:1-2) Keep unspotted from the world (James 1:27)
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CharacteristicsofConsecration Matthew 22:36-40
Stability • Standing fast in the Lord (Phil. 4:1) • An ever present challenge {from the world} • Do not love the world (1 Jn. 2:15-17) • Do not conform to the world (Rom. 12:1-2) • Keep unspotted from the world (James 1:27) • Do not become friends with the world (James 4:4)
Other destabilizing forces • False doctrines (Eph. 4:14) • Subtle devices (2 Cor. 2:11) • Disappointment leading to discouragement (Gal. 6:9) • Stability is produced through united brethren (Phil. 1:27)
Rejoicing • In the Lord (Phil. 4:4) • Optimistic, full of hope, full of joy (Rom. 15:13) • Full of joy (1 Jn. 1:4)
Always Praying • For everything (Phil. 4:6-7) • Continue in prayer (Rom. 12:12; 1 Thess. 5:17)
Controlled Thought • This CAN be done (Phil 4:8) • Our thoughts shape our actions (Prov. 4:23; 23:7) • Concentrate on good things – “think on these things.”
Contentment • Paul had learned this (Phil. 4:11-12) • Live a Christ-centered life (Phil. 1:21) • Live a Christ-controlled life (Gal. 2:20)
Produce Fruit • “To your account” (Phil. 4:16-17) • God is glorified by a fruitful life (Jn. 15:1-8)