Choosing to Cheat Daniel 6. Who will you cheat? We are going to cheat someone or something When we choose to do something, we are also choosing to take.

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Choosing to Cheat Daniel 6

Who will you cheat? We are going to cheat someone or something When we choose to do something, we are also choosing to take time, energy, money, from other things we could be doing. If you choose A – You also choose to cheat B, C, and D. You only have some much time and energy. Put all you energy in A and you have decided to cheat B, C, and D.

Daniel 6 The choice Daniel faced Who would he cheat? Himself out of a promotion The king from honor and obedience God from his devotion and loyalty He could rationalize that it would be temporary He could get the promotion, then repent He could be thrown to the lions

How do we cheat God? Many ways – church attendance, prayer, study, giving, devotion, example The people in Malachi 3 were cheating God

How do we cheat God? Many ways – church attendance, prayer, study, giving, devotion, example The people in Malachi 3 were cheating God Laodecians (Revelation 3:15-21) were cheating God

How do we cheat God? Many ways – church attendance, prayer, study, giving, devotion, example The people in Malachi 3 were cheating God Laodecians (Revelation 3:15-21) were cheating God Rich young ruler (Matthew 19:19-22) cheated God

We think: Feelings are what really matter

We think: Feelings are what really matter God understands. Grace and mercy will cover us.

We think: Feelings are what really matter God understands. Grace and mercy will cover us Other things are more pressing and temporary

How do we give God His place? Decide to change Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10 Paul on road to Damascus Baptism We have to make a decision

How do we give God His place? Develop new pattern and focus What is your lifestyle and pattern? Decide to start a new pattern Bible class Wednesday night Read Bible Pray

Conclusion There is only so much of you to go around. Time, energy, money, talent, opportunities You must choose how you will use them

Conclusion Someone is going to be cheated and not get what you want to give them. DO NOT CHEAT GOD! Don't look Jesus in the eye and say, “I love you, but my family, my hobby, my time, my job, my money is more important than you are.”