"From the very beginning, God decided that those who
came to Him should become like His Son.” Romans 8:29
God Can Use My Work To Build My Character
1. GOD USES PRESSURE TO TEACH ME rESPONSIBILITY
“Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility, not as people who do not know the meaning of life, but as those
who do.” Ephesians 5:15
I CAN BE RESPONSIBLE AT WORK BY…
BY KEEPING MY PROMISES
“(God blesses the one) …who always does what he promises, no matter how much it may cost.” Psalm 15:4
BY WORKING WITHOUT SUPERVISION
“Don’t work hard only when your master is watching…work hard all the time, as though working for Christ.”
Ephesians 6:6-7
“Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won’t be
faithful in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” Luke 16:10
2. GOD USES PROBLEMS TO TEACH ME CHARACTER
“We can rejoice when we run into problems and trials, for we know they are good for us - they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character…” Romans 5:3-4
“I think you ought to know about the hard time WE went through in Asia. WE were really crushed and overwhelmed, and feared WE would never live through it… WE saw how powerless WE were to help ourselves, but that was good, for then WE put everything into the hands of God who alone could save US. And He did
help US…” 2 Corinthians 1:8-9
3.GOD USES PEOPLE TO TEACH ME HOW TO REALLY LOVE
“Do all your work in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14
“We remember before God how you put your faith into practice, and how your love makes you work so hard…” 1 Thessalonians 1:3
4 TYPES OF DIFFICULT PEOPLE:
- Demanding
- Dishonest
- Disagreeable
- Defensive
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18
“One day the quality of each person’s work will be clearly seen when the Day ofChrist inspects it. On that day,
everyone’s work will be tested by fire to show the character and quality of what each of us has done.” 1 Corinthians 3:13
“God is always fair. He will not forget how hard you have
worked and the love you have demonstrated for his
name…” Hebrews 6:10
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