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The Tents of the Righteous

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1 The Tents of the Righteous
“The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous…” -- Psalm 118:15 The Scriptures use the concept of the righteous dwelling in tents to illustrate their spiritual priorities, willingness to work, and preparation for eternity.

2 The Righteous Dwelt in Tents
Indicating that “this world” was not their home -- Hebrews 11:8-16; 13:14; 1 Peter 2:11; Proverbs 14:11 Are we actively seeking the heavenly city?

3 The Righteous Pitched Their Tents
Indicating their preferences & priorities – Gen. 13:10-13; 26:24-25; 1 John 2:15-17; Colossians 3:1-2 What are our preferences? Are we pitching our tents toward Sodom?

4 The Righteous Made Tents
Indicating their willingness to work. Acts 18:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12; Thessalonians 3:10; Ephesians 4:28 Are we willing to work to provide for ourselves?

5 The Righteous Would “Put Off” Their Tents
Acknowledging their mortality and their preparation for eternity -- 2 Peter 1:12-14; 2 Corinthians 5:1-2; Hebrews 9:27 Since death is inevitable, are you ready to put off your tent?

6 The Lord has BIG TENT for the Saved
“Enlarge the place of your tent, and let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, And strengthen your stakes. For you shall expand to the right and to the left, And your descendants will inherit the nations” Isaiah 54:2-3


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