November 13 2016 Creating A Spiritual Legacy
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CREATING A SPIRITUAL LEGACY
Matthew 25:21 – Well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master’s happiness.
Mark 10:45 – I did not come to be served, but to serve and to give my life as a ransom for many.
1. SPEAK with integrity.
Proverbs 17:7 - Respected people do not tell lies.
Proverbs 25:14 - People who promise things they never give are like clouds and wind that bring no rain.
Psalm 101:2 - I will try to walk a blameless path, but how I need Your help, especially in my own home, where I long to act as I should.
2. SERVE with intensity.
Proverbs 14:22 - You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good.
Colossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
John 6:27 - Don’t work for food that spoils, instead, work for the food that lasts for eternal life.
Psalm 37:18 - Day by day the Lord observes the good deeds done by godly men, and gives them eternal rewards.
3. GIVE with generosity.
2 Corinthians 9:9 - Godly people give generously. Their good deeds will never be forgotten.
Psalm 112:9 - He who gives generously to the needy and shows kindness will be powerful and respected.
Proverbs 11:25 - A generous man will prosper, he who refreshed others will himself be refreshed.
Proverbs 3:27-28 - Whenever you are able, do good to people who need help. Don’t say “Come back later. I’ll give it to you tomorrow.”
4. SUCCEED with humility.
Proverbs 29:23 - Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.
Proverbs 27:21 - Praise is the test of character.
Proverbs 13:18 - Someone who will not learn will be poor and disgraced. Anyone who listens to correction is respected.
Proverbs 13:7 - A pretentious, showy life is an empty life, a plain and simple life is a full life.
Proverbs 15:33 - Humility and reverence for the Lord will make you both wise and honored.
