2. 1 … (just) as you have received from us how you must walk and please God – as you are doing – do so even more.
10 You are (loving each other) in the entire region of Macedonia. But we encourage you to do so even more.
1 Thessalonians 4:1, 10

3. Way to go!
Lots of people living out their faith
Strong unity / positive spirit
Financial generosity
People step up to projects
High commitment to overseas missions
Generally healthy/solid “programs”
Lots of volunteers (and great ones!)
We preach/teach the Bible.

4. “But I have this against us….”

5. 13 The Jewish Passover was near, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
14 In the temple complex He found people selling oxen, sheep, and doves, and He also found the money changers sitting there.
John 2:13-17

6. 15 After making a whip out of cords, He drove everyone out of the temple complex with their sheep and oxen. He also poured out the money changers’ coins and overturned the tables.
16 He told those who were selling doves, “Get these things out of here! Stop turning My Father’s house into a marketplace!”
John 2:13-17

7. 17 And His disciples remembered that it is written (Psalm 69:9): “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.”
John 2:13-17

8. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Romans 12:11

9. “But I have this against us….”
We lack zeal for
“the house of the Lord.”

10. Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not conceal my iniquity.
We confess.
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not conceal my iniquity.
Psalm 32:5
We have sinned, done wrong, acted wickedly, rebelled and turned away from Your commands.
Daniel 9:5

11. We commit.

13. Things to write….
write your name
“I confess my zeal for ____________.”
“I commit to _________________.”
“I want zeal for the House of the Lord to consume me.”
Whatever the Spirit prompts you to write!