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Called to Faithfulness 3 – The Blessings of Faithfulness
CALLED TO FAITHFULNESS
CALLED TO FAITHFULNESS 3 - THE BLESSINGS OF FAITHFULNESS
JAKE STIMPSON | FAITHFULNESS | CHARACTER | MATURITY | FAITHFUL | DISCIPLESHIP | BLESSED | BLESSING
In our quest to better ourselves and climb the ladder of success, simple faithfulness is often ignored in our day. Yet the Bible is full of incredible promises to those who remain faithful in the little things, and warnings to those who do not. Faithfulness is more than a nice character quality to aspire to; it’s one of the chief ways God works out His blessings in your life.
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Called to Faithfulness 2 – Why It Matters
CALLED TO FAITHFULNESS
CALLED TO FAITHFULNESS 2 - WHY IT MATTERS
JAKE STIMPSON | FAITHFULNESS | CHARACTER | MATURITY | FAITHFUL | DISCIPLESHIP | PHARISEES
In Matthew 23, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for their hard hearts, religious legalism, and downright cruelty. It’s probably his most scathing sermon recorded in the Gospels. At one point, he calls them blind guides who strain out gnats from their meals while swallowing camels. They’ve been so obsessed by all sorts of little things that they’ve missed the important stuff, like justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Faithfulness is not just one more thing to add to your To Do list. It’s at the basis of everything in the Kingdom of God.
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Called to Faithfulness 1
“Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?” – Proverbs 20:6… It’s easy to find someone willing to talk about their loyalty and boast about their talents, but it’s hard to find people who simply do what needs to be done. In fact, our world encourages you to take care of yourself, do what’s best for you, and follow your own dreams to get the life you want to live. But is this really a Biblical attitude? Could there be a calling for those of us who follow Jesus that’s higher than just doing what is convenient, or easy, or best for you?
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