1. The Bare Minimum
Economic principal – maximum result for the minimum input
Class example

2. The Bare Minimum Isn’t Acceptable
Matthew 22: Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Colossians 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,

3. Are we doing the bare minimum in:
Our worship?

4. Do We Worship As We Should?
Psalm 116:12-14
Psalm 29:2 Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
John 4:23-24
John 4: But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

5. Do We Worship As We Should?
Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.”
Psalm 84:1-4, 10-11
Hebrews 13:15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

6. Are we doing the bare minimum in:
Our worship?
Our studies?

7. How much do we study God’s word?
Ezra 7:10  For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel.
1 Timothy 4:12-16
Deuteronomy 6:5-9

8. How much do we study God’s word?
2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Psalm 119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
Psalm 19:7-11

9. Are we doing the bare minimum in:
Our worship?
Our studies?
Our prayers?

10. Do We Pray Like We Should?
1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing,
1 Peter 5:6-7
Philippians 4:6  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Deuteronomy 6:10-12

11. Are we doing the bare minimum in:
Our worship?
Our studies?
Our prayers?
Serving others?

12. Do We Love Others As We Should?
Matthew 22:39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
John 13:34-35
Philippians 2:3-4
1 Corinthians 9:16  For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!

13. Are we doing the bare minimum in:
Our worship?
Our studies?
Our prayers?
Serving others?
Being holy?

14. Do We Strive To Be Holy? 1 Peter 1:13-17
Speech – Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
Dress – 1 Timothy 2:9-10

15. Do We Strive To Be Holy? Recreational pursuits – 1 John 2:15-17
Demeanor – Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
Pursue Peace – Heb. 12:14, Rom. 12:18, Matt. 6:14-15
Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
Romans 12:18  If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

16. Are we doing the bare minimum in:
Our worship?
Our studies?
Our prayers?
Serving others?
Being holy?

17. God Expects Our Best Malachi 1:6-8, 4:6-10 Romans 12:1-2
Revelation 3:14-20