1. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
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August 29, 2017
NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)

2. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
(Matthew 25:14-30)
What do we understand from the text we have read?

3. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
What do we understand from the text we have read?
God is the greatest investor in the universe
We are all God’s investments
God wants profit on all His investments, big and small
God hates unprofitable investments
God measures return on investment against the investment
The reward for profitability is great
Don’t try to do everything. Just focus on the little set before you
He who is profitable will gain the portion of the unprofitable
The unprofitable one will lose everything

4. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
What is diligence?

5. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
What is diligence?
Constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind – dictionary.com
Earnest and persistent application of effort, especially as required by law – Merriam Webster dictionary
Determination and careful effort (An example is a person who does a job efficiently and takes care of little details) – YourDictionary
Alertness, dedication and industry shown in continual effort to accomplish a task

6. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
Mention some of the diligent people recorded in the Bible?

7. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
Mention some of the diligent people recorded in the Bible?
Abraham – prompt to obey
Joseph – faithful concerning whatever was committed to his hand
Moses – persisted until God’s people were liberated from bondage
Joshua – went to war to secure the promised land for God’s people
Samuel – did God’s bidding whatever his personal opinions
David – warrior statesman willing to face any threat in God’s Name
Jesus – “My meat is to do my Father’s will”
Paul – Preached to a sub-continent in space of three and half years

8. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
Why do we fall short of diligence as children of God?

9. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
Why do we fall short of diligence as children of God?
Ignorance about God’s person and priorities – 10 spies
Personal desires and ambitions – King Saul
Carelessness and disregard for God’s laws – King Solomon
Fear of failure – Barak’s fear to face Sisera (Judg 4:4-9)
Resentment about size of own gift – Joseph’s brothers
Disregard of own gift – Widow of son of the prophets
Distractions and love of the world – Demas
Wickedness and selfish objectives – Judas Iscariot

10. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
What are the rewards of diligence?

11. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
What are the rewards of diligence?
Recognition and celebration by the Master – Matt 25:23a
More investment for greater profit and prosperity – Matt 25:23b
A higher level of responsibility – Matt 25:23b
A closer walk with the Master – Matt 25:23c
Fulfillment of destiny
A crown of righteousness – II Tim 4:6-8
Eternal Life

12. NEXT LEVEL: REWARDS OF DILIGENCE (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matt 25:21a“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things”
Conclusion : God expects us to bring Him profit with our lives and talents
God has deposited so much in you and I and He expects us to bring Him profit. The Bible says it so there will be no excuse on the last day. This season as you move to your next level, determine to bring God profit every day until you see Jesus.