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*THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN*
Text: Matthew 5:1-16
Thesis: To show that the life of a Christian is the greatest life to be lived.
Introduction:
1.
Many view the Christian’s life as a sad, unenjoyable life.
2. Many view the life of a Christian as only on Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday night.
3. One must live for Christ daily (Phil.
1:21).
4. The life of a Christian is the greatest life possible, and it is to be lived every hour and day.
5. We will look at 3 points of the life of a Christian.
Discussion:
I.
The *attitude* of a Christian.
A.
We are to be dependant upon God (Mat.
5:3).
1.
We can’t make it ourselves.
2. We must let go of self and submit unto God, and He will take care of us (Mat.
6:25-34).
B. We must desire not to sin (Mat.
5:4).
1. Sin will separate one from God (Isa.
59:1,2).
2. We must have Godly sorrow (II Cor.
7:10).
C. We must determine to be strong in the Lord (Mat.
5:5).
1. Meekness is not weakness.
2. Moses was meek (Num.
12:3).
3. The strength is in the Lord.
4. We must fight in the name of the Lord (I Sam.
17:45).
D. We must be diligently seeking righteousness (Mat.
5:6).
1.
The soul of the diligent shall be made fat (Prov.
13:4).
2. The ASV—“Give diligence…” (II Tim.
2:15).
E. We must demonstrate mercy to others (Mat.
5:7).
1.
We must extend mercy in order to obtain mercy.
2. We must forgive in order to be forgiven (Mat.
6:15).
F. We must be dedicated to seeking purity (Mat.
5:8).
1.
Our whole being should be acceptable in God’s sight.
2. We must buy the truth and sell it not (Prov.
23:23).
G. We must display peace in our lives (Mat.
5:9).
II.
The *afflictions* of a Christian (Mat.
5:10-12).
A.
Men will revile a Christian (Mat.
5:11).
1.
We will suffer persecution (II Tim.
3:12).
2. Men persecuted Christ.
B. We must rejoice when we are persecuted (Mat.
5:12).
1.
We must not be ashamed (I Pet.
4:16).
2. We must count it worthy to suffer for the cause of Christ (Acts 5:41).
C. We will be rewarded for overcoming (Mat.
5:12).
1.
We will receive a crown of life (Rev.
2:10).
2. We will inherit all things (Rev.
21:7).
III.
The *appearance* of a Christian (Mat.
5:13-16).
A .We must always have a daily influence upon others.
B. Men should be able to imitate out lives (I Cor.
11:1).
C. Glorifying God is the incentive of living a pure life (Mat.
5:16).
Conclusion:
1.
We have looked at the attitude, afflictions, and appearance of a Christian.
2. It truly is the greatest life for one to live.
3. If Christianity became illegal in the United States:
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Would you be found guilty of being a Christian?
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Would there be any evidence to convict you?
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Would there be any witnesses to convict you?
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