R ESOLUTIONS “I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !!”

2012

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“I Resolve To Glorify God!” Get rid of hindrances, Break bad habits Addressed neglected duties More time in Bible study More time in prayer Attend more regularly Visit the sick and shut-ins more Get more involved in the church Get to know brethren better Increase my talents Be more like my Savior – In righteousness – In holiness – In love

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding ; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5,6

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ Do not be wise in your own eyes ; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.” Proverbs 3:7,8

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.” Psalm 119:104

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments.” Psalm 119:106

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” Philippians 3:12

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” Philippians 3:13

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

“I Resolve To Glorify God!” Focus should not be on “ WHAT ” we will DO —But “ WHO WE WILL BE !” – Matthew 23:25,26 – “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also.”

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.” 1 Peter 4:1,2

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles--when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.” 1 Peter 4:3

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.” 1 Peter 4:4,5

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.” 1 Peter 4:6

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:7,8

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” 1 Peter 4:9,10

“I R ESOLVE TO G LORIFY G OD !” “ If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:11

Arm Yourselves With the Mind of Christ—4:1 Arm - equip oneself with the same insight - (BDAG) - Aorist Imperative – decisive action at a given point Put on the attitude and mindset of Jesus – [ Faith, Courage, Hope ] - (1 Peter 3:18; Philippians. 2:5-10; Romans 13:12-14; Proverbs 23:7 ) Cease from sin - If our attitude and thinking is like Jesus' - then doing what we ought will naturally follow – ( Hebrews 5:7-9; 12:1,2; Ezekiel 18:31; Romans 12:1-3; Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:1-10 )

Not Living to Please Men— But God—I Peter 4:2,3 Do Not live for self or man – (lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries) such living a waste of time and life! Ephesians 4:17-24; 5:8-18 Resolve to strive to please God in all we do – Unwavering commitment to Him and His church! ( Ecclesiastes 12:13; Romans 12:1,2; Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 John 2: ) From This Day Forward!

Willing to Suffer Reproach From the Ungodly— 4:4-6 “They think it strange” – old acquaintances are now persecutors. A changed life provokes hostility from those who reject the gospel! ( Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 13:45; 1 Peter 2:12; 3:16) “They will give an account.” – ( 2 Corinthians 5:10; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2 Peter 2:12; Jude 10 ) The gospel gives true life —The ungodly may condemn—but God gives us life! ( 1 Peter 2:11; 3:19; Hebrews 11:13 )

Taking My Spiritual Duties Very Seriously—4:7-11 Ready for judgment – ( John 5:28,29; 12:48,49; 2 Peter 3:9-11) “Serious and watchful in prayer.” – ( 1 Peter 5:8; Matthew 25:13; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2 ) Fervent love —( 1 Peter 1:22; Colossians 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; Proverbs 10:12; James 5:20 ) Be hospitable without grumbling - ( Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2; Philippians 2:14 ) Diligent in service as good stewards — ( Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:2 )

“I Resolve To Glorify God!” T HE A LIEN S INNER Have you rendered obedience to the gospel of Christ? – Hear — Romans 10:17 – Believe — Hebrews 11:6 – Repent — Acts 17:30 – Confess — Romans 10:9,10 – Baptized - Galatians 3:26,27 A LREADY A C HRISTIAN … Have you armed yourself with the mind of Christ ? Are you living to please God or men? Are you willing to suffer reproach from the ungodly? Are you taking your spiritual duties seriously ?