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NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” (Matthew 25:14-30) What do we understand from the text we have read?

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” What do we understand from the text we have read? God is the greatest investor in the universe We are all God’s investments God wants profit on all His investments, big and small God hates unprofitable investments God measures return on investment against the investment The reward for profitability is great Don’t try to do everything. Just focus on the little set before you He who is profitable will gain the portion of the unprofitable The unprofitable one will lose everything

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” What is diligence?

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” What is diligence? Constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind – dictionary.com Earnest and persistent application of effort, especially as required by law – Merriam Webster dictionary Determination and careful effort (An example is a person who does a job efficiently and takes care of little details) – YourDictionary Alertness, dedication and industry shown in continual effort to accomplish a task

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” Mention some of the diligent people recorded in the Bible?

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” Mention some of the diligent people recorded in the Bible? Abraham – prompt to obey Joseph – faithful concerning whatever was committed to his hand Moses – persisted until God’s people were liberated from bondage Joshua – went to war to secure the promised land for God’s people Samuel – did God’s bidding whatever his personal opinions David – warrior statesman willing to face any threat in God’s Name Jesus – “My meat is to do my Father’s will” Paul – Preached to a sub-continent in space of three and half years

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” Why do we fall short of diligence as children of God?

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” Why do we fall short of diligence as children of God? Ignorance about God’s person and priorities – 10 spies Personal desires and ambitions – King Saul Carelessness and disregard for God’s laws – King Solomon Fear of failure – Barak’s fear to face Sisera (Judg 4:4-9) Resentment about size of own gift – Joseph’s brothers Disregard of own gift – Widow of son of the prophets Distractions and love of the world – Demas Wickedness and selfish objectives – Judas Iscariot

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” What are the rewards of diligence?

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” What are the rewards of diligence? Recognition and celebration by the Master – Matt 25:23a More investment for greater profit and prosperity – Matt 25:23b A higher level of responsibility – Matt 25:23b A closer walk with the Master – Matt 25:23c Fulfillment of destiny A crown of righteousness – II Tim 4:6-8 Eternal Life

NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30) Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things” Conclusion : God expects us to bring Him profit with our lives and talents God has deposited so much in you and I and He expects us to bring Him profit. The Bible says it so there will be no excuse on the last day. This season as you move to your next level, determine to bring God profit every day until you see Jesus.