3.13.2009
Dr. R. Albert Mohler
Questions define a faithful Christian, and ignoring these questions show a "flickering" faith.
Romans 11:33 - 12:2
- When I see the word "therefore" I need to look at the previous verses to see what the context is.
- I need to reboot spiritually every once in awhile, 'cuz just like my computer I eventually overload and my mind just starts spinning.
- Knowing the will of God is part of my responsibility as a Christian, and finding the Lord's will is a never-ending process.
- The will of God is not:
- A game He is playing with me.
- Like buried treasure that I am supposed to find.
- A puzzle that I am supposed to put together when I get the pieces.
- A mystery that I must accept.
- Something that I am not supposed to like.
- It is God's will:
- That I should be born. There is a purpose for my life.
- That it is God's will for me to eventually die - unless Christ returns first.
- That I was born male.
- That I will go through different life stages.
- That I obey God's Word.
- That I obey all authorities - civil, parental, church.
- That I believe in Christ.
- That I do everything for God's glory.
- That I get married or am given the gift of celibacy to do the work of God.
- That I share the Gospel.
- That I be faithful to my church - serving faithfully.
- That I strengthen the church, make a difference in the world, and in every role and relationship show the glory of God.
- I already know most of God's will.
- I won't find just by thinking, but by doing.
- If it's God's will then to change even a small part of it would be to mar the perfection of His perfect plan.
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