Are You Fit For The Kingdom? Luke 9:57-62. Luke 9:62 “No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

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Are You Fit For The Kingdom? Luke 9:57-62

Luke 9:62 “No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Are You Fit For The Kingdom? “No man…” Matthew 6:24 –C ontrast to “any man.” Acts 10:34-35 –Galatians 1:9; cf. 2 Corinthians 5:17

Are You Fit For The Kingdom? “Having Put His Hand To The Plow…” –Humbly submits himself in obedience. John 8:24 Faith Luke 13:3 Repentance Matthew 10:32 Confession Acts 2:38 Baptism

Are You Fit For The Kingdom? “And Looking Back…” Luke 17:32 “Remember Lot’s Wife” (Genesis 19:17, 26) cf. Philippians 3:12ff –cf. “Once saved always saved.” Hebrews 3:12; 4:11; 10:26-29; 10:32ff Hebrews 3:12; 4:11; 10:26-29; 10:32ff Galatians 4:9; 5:1-4,7

Are You Fit For The Kingdom? “ And Looking Back…” Must stay focused. (Hebrews 12:1ff)

Are You Fit For The Kingdom? May Look Back To… –Worldly pleasures. (2 Thessalonians 2:12; Hebrews 11:24-25; 2 Timothy 3:4) –Worldly riches. (1 Timothy 6:9-10; Luke 12:16-21; 1 Timothy 6:19) –Worldly cares. (Luke 10:38-42; Luke 8:14; Luke 14:15ff)

Are You Fit For The Kingdom? “Is Fit For The Kingdom Of God.” 2 Peter 2:20ff –Christ gave Himself for the church. Ephesians 5:25-27 –He desires it to remain pure. cf. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 –At the judgment the unfaithful will be cast out. Matthew 13:41-42; Matthew 7:13-14

Are You Fit For The Kingdom? Conclusion: –Those who are committed never offer excuses! Luke 14:15ff –Those who are committed never allow others to interfere with his privileges, duties and responsibilities as a child of God. Matthew 10:34 –Once he puts his hand to the plow, he never looks back. Philippians 3:13ff