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Motivation Presented by Chris Reeves * Benton church of Christ Gospel Meeting * Oct. 6, 2017

Motivation is needed in every aspect of our life Coaches, parents, teachers, employers, all act as motivators What motivation do we have to serve God?

What motivation is there to become a Christian or live as a Christian? Peter asked a question that speaks to motivation: “What then will we have?” (Mt. 19:27) What motivations do we have?

Motivation does not come from entertaining speaking Motivation does not come from social and recreational activities; fun and games Motivation comes from sound, biblical admonitions

BLESSINGS are a motivation We receive all spiritual blessings now (Eph. 1:3; 1 Tim. 4:8): forgiveness / freedom, joy / peace, answered prayer, help praying, help with temptation, biblical guidance, Christian fellowship, etc.

HEAVEN is a motivation The grandeur and glory of heaven motivate us to want to go there (Jn. 14:1-3; Phil. 3:20- 21; Col. 1:5; 3:1; Heb. 4:11; Rev. 21-22)

HELL is a motivation The horrors of hell motivate us to want to stay away (Mt. 25:41; Mk. 9:43-48; Lk. 16:24; 2 Thess. 1:7-9; Rev. 21:8)

THE FAITHFUL are a motivation The many men and women who have lived and died motivate us to do the same; we can do it just like they did (Heb. 11:13; 12:1; 1 Tim. 1:12- 16; 2 Tim. 4:6-8)

YOURSELF is a motivation You have the ability to live above sin and temptation (Rom. 6:12-14; 1 Cor. 10:13; Eph. 6:11; Jas. 4:7); you have inward strength (Eph. 3:16-17; Phil. 4:13; Col. 1:11); you are fearless (2 Tim. 1:7) and boldness (Heb. 10:19)

LOVE is a motivation God’s love greatly shown on our behalf (1 Jn. 4:7-11; Rom. 5:8) motivates us to love in return (1 Jn. 4:19 – 5:3)

GOD is a motivation God’s unchanging character motivates us (Mal. 3:18; Acts 10:35; Rom. 2:11; 8:31-39; 11:22; Tit. 1:2; Heb. 6:10, 18; 10:31; 12:29; 13:5-6; 1 Pet. 1:5)

THE RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT are a motivation We all will face God’s coming judgment (Jn. 5:28-29; Rom. 2:3-11; 1 Cor. 15:32; 2 Cor. 4:16 – 5:10; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Heb. 2:3; 9:27)