JANUARY 11 2015. Risk: An act of obedience to God that exposes you to the known possibility of loss or injury.

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JANUARY

Risk: An act of obedience to God that exposes you to the known possibility of loss or injury.

Esther Story  Mordecai – Jewish man lived during exile.  Esther – Orphaned cousin of Mordecai, adopted by Mordecai, became Queen of Persia.  King Ahaseurus – King of Persia, took Esther as his queen.  Haman – A c hief prince of the king, he hated Mordecai and the Jews.

Myths of Safe Christian Living Myth 1: There is no risk in being complacent.

Security?

Myths of Safe Christian Living Myth 1 : There is no risk in being complacent. Myth 2 : Avoiding risk and pursuing safety is always glorifying to God.

Examples of Complacency Old Testament: Spying out the Promised Land. (Numbers 13) New Testament: Parable of the Talents. (Matthew 25)

Right Motives For Risky Faith  The glory of God  The exaltation of Christ  The proclamation of the Gospel

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