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Introduction:
Summary of Paul’s letter
The Wealth of the Believer - (Chapter 1-3)
The Walk of the Believer - (Chapter 4-6:9)
The Warfare of the Believer - (Chapter 6:10-24)
All of these elements of Paul’s letter are interrelated.
A proper understanding of our wealth in Christ has a profound impact on our decision to walk with Christ.
Simalarly, if we are to be successful in our walk with Christ we must be aware of the war we must fight!
The Christian life is a life of momentum- “Be ye therefore followers of God”
The Christian life is a life of momentum - no pause button, no treading water......
Illustration: Stagnant water -
Areas where the ground is low and drainage is poor can become susceptible to pooling water after a heavy rain.
The problem with this is that when there is no source of movement in the water bacteria can breed and contaminate the water.
The Christian life is no different, it requires movement!
Quote: “To have found God and still to pursue Him is the soul’s paradox of love.”
― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God
How are we to follow God?
We are to follow God with a certain attitude, a certain mindset... the attitude of a “dear child”.
Reminder - End of chapter 4
He says there are some hindering attributes that need to depart or need to be “put away”!
Bitterness - extreme grudge, sharpness
Wrath -violent anger
Anger -
Clamour - a loud outcry
Evil Speaking -
Malice - disposition to injure others without a cause
If you think for a moment, these are things that children do not generally struggle with!
Positive & Negative use of the term Children
Paul uses the idea of a child in both a positive and a negative way in his description of and exhortation to believers.
We are children of God - part of God’s family
We are not be be childlike in our understanding of the Scriptures
Paul was dealing with the improper emphasis & understanding on tongues speaking
Children can be prone to improper teaching
Now Paul is using the term “dear children” in a positive context
Declaration: We are to follow God with the attitude of a dear child
Transition: I want us to consider some positive attributes of a child that we can incorporate into our walk with God
I. Children are Forgiving
Children can be in a fist fight one minute and a loving embrace the next - they just dont hold on to things the way that we do.
Illustration: Joseph (6 years old) says to Amanda recently that Eli (his 9 year old brother) is his biggest enemy - moments later they are the best of friends
Everything in the Christian life is done in connection with the body
When body parts get close together they offend and forgiveness is essential
Illustration: A Crowded Elevator in LA
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Children are Imitators
Illustration: The Boys playing church -
Alex the preacher, Jacob the song leader, Eli Joseph and the animals are the congregation
Quote: "Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you."
— Robert Fulghum, author
“fashioning yourselves” - it means to conform or imitate
We are to be great imitators of our savior Jesus Christ
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Children are Trusting
This explains why children are so easily taken advantage of
Definition: Confidence or a resting of the mind
We want to know and understand everything - “lean not unto thine own understanding”
Trusting God is knowing that he knows and accepting the fact that I do not need to know - although I may in His time eventually know and I may not
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Children are Dependent
We are prone to become self reliant
Matthew 6:25-33
Illustration: 400 Billion Birds
Some scientist has estimated the population of birds on the entire planet at 400 billion birds.
David and Charles Koch (2 of the richest men in the world - According to Forbes Magazine) are worth a combined 80 Billion dollars.
At a cost of a dollar a day the richest man on earth could not even feed the birds for day!
V. Children are Teachable
“become as little children”
Are you teachable?
Have you made up your mind about every position you hold?
Conclusion
We are to be following God with the attitude and mindset of a child!
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