2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV)

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

I.       Introduction:

II.    An Eternal Focus Provides Encouragement (vv.16, 17)

A.    Giving Courage

B.     Finding Renewal

C.     Diminishing Hardship

III. An Eternal Focus Provides Perspective (v.18)

A.    Directing Our Attention

B.     Determining Our Values

IV. Conclusion: