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Introduction General theme: “growing in grace and knowledge of the Lord” : 2 Pet. 3:18 It is critical to establish a foundation & not remain “babes” ! 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 Cor. 14:20; 2 Pet. 3:1; Matt. 6:33; 2 Pet. 1:5-11 Christians must put “first things first”: Matt. 6:33 Christians must diligently strive for spiritual maturity: 2 Pet. 1:3-11 Christians must reject worldliness: Jas. 1:27; 4::4 Christians must remain faithful: Rev. 2:10 Christians must be diligent Bible students: 2 Tim. 2:15; Hos. 4:6

Introduction In today’s society precious few willingly accept responsibility: Just ask any employer about the typical employee’s “work ethic.” Sin is no longer “sin” (e.g., alcoholism is a “condition,” adultery is “consensual non-monogamy”). Misbehaving children are not due to poor parenting, it’s due to ADHD, poor schools, etc. The Bible teaches us we must shoulder ALL our God-given responsibilities: Rom. 14:12

Meeting Our Responsibilities Growing in the Grace and Knowledge of the Lord (6): Meeting Our Responsibilities Romans 14:12

Meeting Our Responsibilities To God All men are answer-able to God: Rom. 14:12; 2 Cor. 5:10 Must know God: Heb. 11:6; 1 Jn. 2:3-6 Must fear God: Eccl. 12:13-14; Acts 10:34-35; Matt. 1028; Heb. 12:28-29; 10:31 Must keep God’s commandments: Eccl. 12:13-14; Jn. 14:15, 23; Lk. 6:46; Matt. 7:21-23; Rev. 22:14 Must love God: Matt. 22:37-38; 1 Jn. 4:19; Jn. 3:16; Rom. 5:8; Jn. 14:21; 15:10 Meeting Our Responsibilities

Meeting Our Responsibilities To others Starts by eliminating self-centeredness: Phil. 2:3-4 Teach the lost: Matt. 16:26; 2 Tim. 2:2; Matt. 11:28-30; 13:45-46 Love all men: 1 Jn. 4:7-11; Matt. 22:39; Jn. 15:12; Matt. 5:44-46; 1 Pet. 3:8-9; Gal. 6:10 Restore the fallen: Gal. 6:1; Matt. 7:1-5; 2 Pet. 2:20-22; Jas. 5:19-20; 1 Thess. 5:14; Acts 20:35a; 2 Pet. 1:12-15 Visit and care for others: Matt. 25:31-46; Jas. 1:27; 2:15-17; Gal. 6:10 Meeting Our Responsibilities

Meeting Our Responsibilities To others Starts by eliminating self-centeredness: Phil. 2:3-4 Exhort and encourage others: Heb. 10:24-25; 3:12-13; Gal. 6:9; Heb. 12:13; Matt. 18:6 Practice hospitality: Rom. 12:13; Heb. 13:1-2; Gen. 18:2-10; 19:1-3; Job 31:32; Lev. 19:34; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8; 1 Tim. 5:10; 1 Pet. 4:9; Rom. 12:10; 2 Pet. 1:1 Obey civil government: 1 Pet. 2:13-15a; Rom. 12:13; Acts 5:29 Practice church discipline: 2 Thess. 3:6; 1 Cor. 5:1-7; Matt. 18:15-17; 2 Thess. 3:14-15; 1 Cor. 5:5 Meeting Our Responsibilities

Meeting Our Responsibilities To Self There are some responsibilities we owe to ourselves: Take heed to self: 1 Tim. 4:16; 2 Jn. 9-11 Examine self: 2 Cor. 13:5; Jas. 1:22-25 Keep yourself pure: 1 Tim. 5:22; 1 Thess. 4:3-5; 1 Cor. 6:18 Save yourself: 1 Tim. 4:16; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 10:17; Acts 2:40; Phil. 2:12; Eph. 2:10; Matt. 7:24-27 Meeting Our Responsibilities

Meeting Our Responsibilities Conclusion How we meet our responsi-bilities to God, to others, and to ourselves determines our eternal destiny. How about you? Are you meeting your responsibilities? Meeting Our Responsibilities