Ephesians 6:5-9. Be Reverent Complete dependence on God Complete dependence on God Complete desire...

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Ephesians 6:5-9

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Be Reverent Be Real Single-minded focus to do right Single-minded focus to do right Sets foremost God’s interests Sets foremost God’s interests Serves upright without shame Serves upright without shame See also 1 Chronicles 29:17 See also 1 Chronicles 29:17

Transcript of Ephesians 6:5-9. Be Reverent Complete dependence on God Complete dependence on God Complete desire...

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Ephesians 6:5-9

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Be Reverent• Complete dependence on God• Complete desire to honor God• Complete dread of offending

or displeasing God• See also Philippians 2:12-13

“be obedient…with fear and trembling”

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Be Reverent

Be Real• Single-minded focus to do right• Sets foremost God’s interests• Serves upright without shame• See also 1 Chronicles 29:17

“be obedient…in sincerity of heart”

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Be Reverent

Be Real

Be Respectful• Selflessness – It’s not about me• Submission – It’s all about Him• Servitude – It’s living His will• See also 1 Chronicles 29:10-15

“doing the will of God from the heart”

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Be Reverent

Be Real

Be Respectful

Be Relentless• Serving the Lord, not as a burden

to bear but with enthusiasm• See also Colossians 3:23

“with goodwill doing service...to the Lord”

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Be Reverent

Be Real

Be Respectful

Be Relentless

Be Rewarded

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“he will receive the same from the Lord”

• Demands work and trust• Deserves nothing from God• Doing what is one’s duty to do• See also Luke 17:10

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Believe

Repent

Confess

Be Baptized

Live Faithfully

Faith that Jesus is God’s Son – Mk. 16:16

Sins are forgiven by God – Acts 2:38

Change your mind about sin – Luke 13:3State your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9Be immersed in water – Colossians 2:12

Serve your Master unto death – Mt. 25:23