1. 1 Timothy 6:19
Plunge # 7

2. 1 Timothy 6:19
They are to do good to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Pauls words (ad 66, soon before his martyrdom)

4. What are your eyes fixed on

5. Taking the plunge requires our eyes to be fixed on doing good
Sumphero
To cause things to be brought together for the Glory of God and the benefit of oneself and others.
To show ones nature - this being a reflection of that which lives within us
Where is your nature. Where does who you are lie
What was Paul saying to Timothy how was he stressing this idea of doing good

6. How often do we work for someone else’s benefit?
how often do we work so that someone else can shine?

7. Taking the plunge requires our eyes to be fixed on
When and where to share
Communicate
When we plunge into anything
we have to be mindful of what we say, how we say it, and when we say it.
Spirit lead in plunge
We surrender our tongue only to Him
Share here means communicate the truth of the gospel
It means our vocal cords are surrendered to him.

8. The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven’t yet come to the end of themselves. We’re still trying to give orders and are too busy interfering with God’s work within us.
A. W. Tozer

9. Taking the plunge requires our eyes to be fixed on our foundational principles
The inspiration and inerrancy of scripture
The virgin birth and the deity of Jesus Christ
The atonement of Jesus Christ
The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ
The second coming of Jesus Christ
The continued word by the Holy Spirit
All scripture is given by inspiritation of God it is good for teaching, correction, reproof, doctrine, and instruction to further your lives in intimacy with Christ

10. Holiness of the church and the communion of the saints!
Taking the plunge requires our eyes to be fixed on that which is truly life
What is truly life?
It is being a part of the
Holiness of the church and the communion of the saints!
When this becomes our priority we begin to thrive as a people of Christ.

11. Then we as his people become focused on that which maintains purity within the church.
1. a people whose heart holds a permanent desire to serve the Will of the father
2. A people who do nOT defile their bodies. therefore do not defile the church.

12. 3. A people who grieve at injustice and do all within the spirits power and direction to correct it.
4. a people who get to the source of addictions and allow God in that space.
5. A people who are willing to sacrifice the pleasures of this world for true life in him.
6. A people whose attitudes only reflect that of Christ Jesus our lord.

13. which of these statements is roBbing you of true life?
which one of these are not covered under the blood?
which of these statements will remain a part of your life after you leave here today?

14. what are your eyes focused on?
What will your eyes be focused on following your departure from the sanctuary?
Dr. Joe

15. We are rich because of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit!
So are you rich in doing good?
Are you always ready to share?
are you keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus Christ and the future?