Collide Walk Worthy

Tension in the air…

Awkward…

Stomach in knots And conflict is coming…

2= Number of Principles 1= Overarching Thought

Who owns you?

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?

Not so that you could have God's Spirit But because God's Spirit has you

You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body - 1 Cor. 6:19-20

Responsibility Based on Ownership

“You shall be holy, for I am holy…”

…knowing that you were ransomed…not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ - 1 Peter 1:16, 18-19

The Direction contains an Expectation this is based on Ownership

You were bought with a price… 1 Cor. 7:23

Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood - Acts 20:28

Responsibility to care for Based on Ownership

In Christ We are not owners But managers with a Remarkable responsibility

What does that change?

Time Talents and Gifts Relationships and Sexuality Work and Money Thought-life

Managers of What God owns for: God's glory Our ultimate joy

Pressure isn't on you To figure it all out

Pressure isn't on you To make it all work

Pressure isn't on you To find a life that matters

Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’

For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you - Jesus, Matthew 6

Responsibility is to: Prioritize Kingdom principles Follow God by Faith- his rtsness Leave the results to Him

1 st Meta-Principle: - You belong to God - You have the responsibility and privilege of managing what he owns - You are set free

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses…

making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ…

as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth - Eph. 1:7, 9-10

God's ultimate goal: Unity of his creation

Every knee…every tongue… Jesus Christ is Lord! - Phil. 2

Throne- Every tribe, every tongue, every nation… United with voices lifted high in worship of our One King

Restoration of what was lost

Creation= unity

Fall= disunity, distance, deceit

Redemption= payment/ownership

Restoration= unity (Christ's purpose)

as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him - Eph. 1

God owns God's plan is unity

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called…

Worthy of the calling= 3 chapters of: "You don't deserve, but by Christ's bloody sacrifice, you are called into his family…"

Worthy= Axios "Having the weight of another thing of like value. Having matching value"

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called…

…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love…

…making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace - Eph. 4:1-3

…making every effort- Entrusted to manage …the unity of the Spirit- What God created and owns

In Christ, God is bringing all things into unity The church is the example to Our world of Christ's desire For the world

Because they don't Love division, either!

The overarching purpose of God in the sacrifice of Christ on the cross: to unite all things in him

A walk that is worthy Of the gospel of Jesus Memory Verses!

A walk that is worthy Of the gospel of Jesus Morality!

A walk that is worthy Of the gospel of Jesus Sacrifice!

A walk that is worthy Of the gospel of Jesus Is characterized by How we love one another*

A walk that is worthy Of the gospel of Jesus Is characterized by How we love one another* *and it won't be easy

We have the calling Of maintaining What God's Spirit created= Supernatural Unity

…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love…

humility and gentleness Hard to offend people Who have no ego Because they crucified it

How easily am I offended?

Am I harsh or gentle With people?

with patience We are all at different places In our faith-walk God has patience and love with us Shouldn't we give the same grace?

Do I demonstrate patience in understanding and giving grace?

bearing with one another in love It won't be easy But it will be worth it Love is the motivation Pleasing Jesus is the goal

Do I love enough To bear with people Who are harder to love?

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all - Romans 12:17-18

Good news! When you hate conflict And torn-up relationships You're in good company

Good news! When gossips upset you When division causes you pain You're in good company

Good news! And when you want to Make peace You have a God who backs you

Blessed are the peacemakers… - Jesus

IF you have placed your faith In Jesus You belong to him And are a manager of what He owns- including relationships

God desires Unity among his people Peace with all who will allow

And you are set free From keeping accounts Judging in God's place Causing conflict and being right

God's ownership Makes us responsible God's love directs us to Everyone's best interests: His glory, our joy

As a church: Unity is a core value - Around Jesus - Serving Jesus and one another - Carrying a cross

Homework: 3 People (2 non-family): "Do I contribute to peace? Or to conflict?"

Homework: 3 People (2 non-family): "Does Eph. 4:1-3 describe me?"

God's not done with you yet!

Does God need to Start With you?

"He who has the Son has life. He who does not have the Son Does not have life. These things I have written that you may KNOW you have eternal life" - I John