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Real Trust is CostlyReal Trust is Costly

We often want to have valuable things We often want to have valuable things without any effort.without any effort.

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Real Trust is CostlyReal Trust is Costly

We often want to have valuable things We often want to have valuable things without any effort.without any effort.

As a result many settle for “bargains” that As a result many settle for “bargains” that are nothing more than mirages.are nothing more than mirages.

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What is trust? (a) What is trust? (a) Firm reliance on the Firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of a person or integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing. (b) Custody; care. (c) The condition thing. (b) Custody; care. (c) The condition and resulting obligation of having and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one: confidence placed in one: violated a public violated a public trust.trust. (d) One in which confidence (d) One in which confidence

is placed. is placed.

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There were many who wanted Jesus to trust There were many who wanted Jesus to trust Him because of their words. Him because of their words. (Jn 2:23-25)(Jn 2:23-25)

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John 2:23-25John 2:23-25 - Now when He was in - Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. 24 But Jesus did the signs which He did. 24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He not commit Himself to them, because He knew all knew all men,men, 25 and had no need that 25 and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.what was in man.

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We need to see where we really place our We need to see where we really place our trust. Some have found “bargains” that will trust. Some have found “bargains” that will fail in the day of testing. (Ex. fail in the day of testing. (Ex. Dad’s new car) Dad’s new car) (Jer 2:13; 14:3)(Jer 2:13; 14:3)

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Jeremiah 2:13Jeremiah 2:13 - “For My people have - “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, Me, the fountain of living waters, AndAnd hewn hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.can hold no water.

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Jeremiah 14:3Jeremiah 14:3 - Their nobles have sent - Their nobles have sent their lads for water;their lads for water; They went to the They went to the cisterns cisterns andand found no water. They returned found no water. They returned with their vessels empty; with their vessels empty; They were They were ashamed and confounded And covered their ashamed and confounded And covered their heads.heads.

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We need to examine if others can really We need to examine if others can really trust us. We must open our eyes! trust us. We must open our eyes!

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Our God is worthy of our trustOur God is worthy of our trust

God wants us to know this and then actually God wants us to know this and then actually place our trust in Him. place our trust in Him. (Psa 36:7)(Psa 36:7)

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Psalm 36:7Psalm 36:7 - How precious - How precious isis Your Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.shadow of Your wings.

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Our God is worthy of our trustOur God is worthy of our trust

One of the things that breaks our hearts One of the things that breaks our hearts down to trust God is His great goodness.down to trust God is His great goodness.

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Our God is worthy of our trustOur God is worthy of our trust

One of the things that breaks our hearts One of the things that breaks our hearts down to trust God is His great goodness.down to trust God is His great goodness.

The world laughs at us and would convince The world laughs at us and would convince us that there is a “better way.”us that there is a “better way.”

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Our God is worthy of our trustOur God is worthy of our trust

The king of Assyria boldly said this. The king of Assyria boldly said this. (2 Kgs 19:10-12)(2 Kgs 19:10-12)

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2 Kings 19:10-122 Kings 19:10-12 - “Thus you shall speak - “Thus you shall speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying: ‘Do not to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying: ‘Do not let your God in whom you trust deceive you, let your God in whom you trust deceive you, saying, “Jerusalem shall not be given into saying, “Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.” 11 Look! the hand of the king of Assyria.” 11 Look! You have heard what the kings of Assyria You have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by utterly destroying have done to all lands by utterly destroying them; and shall you be delivered? them; and shall you be delivered?

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12 Have the gods of the nations delivered 12 Have the gods of the nations delivered those whom my fathers have destroyed, those whom my fathers have destroyed, Gozan and Haran and Rezeph, and the Gozan and Haran and Rezeph, and the people of Eden who people of Eden who werewere in Telassar? in Telassar?

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He learned a lesson but never learned to He learned a lesson but never learned to trust the true God. trust the true God. (2 Kgs 19:35-37)(2 Kgs 19:35-37)

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2 Kings 19:35-372 Kings 19:35-37 - And it came to pass on a - And it came to pass on a certain night that the angel of the Lord went certain night that the angel of the Lord went out, and killed in the camp of the Assyrians out, and killed in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-five thousand; and one hundred and eighty-five thousand; and when when peoplepeople arose early in the morning, there arose early in the morning, there were the corpses—all dead. 36So Sennacherib were the corpses—all dead. 36So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed and went away, king of Assyria departed and went away, returned returned home,home, and remained at Nineveh. and remained at Nineveh.

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37 Now it came to pass, as he was 37 Now it came to pass, as he was worshiping in the temple of Nisroch his worshiping in the temple of Nisroch his god, that his sons Adrammelech and god, that his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer struck him down with the sword; Sharezer struck him down with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Ararat. and they escaped into the land of Ararat. Then Esarhaddon his son reigned in his Then Esarhaddon his son reigned in his place.place.

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Notice where Sennacherib died! Notice where Sennacherib died! (2 Chron 32:20-21)(2 Chron 32:20-21)

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2 Chronicles 32:20-212 Chronicles 32:20-21 - Now because of this - Now because of this King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah, the son of King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah, the son of Amoz, prayed and cried out to heaven. 21Then the Amoz, prayed and cried out to heaven. 21Then the Lord sent an angel who cut down every mighty Lord sent an angel who cut down every mighty man of valor, leader, and captain in the camp of man of valor, leader, and captain in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned shamefaced to the king of Assyria. So he returned shamefaced to his own land. And when he had gone into the his own land. And when he had gone into the temple of his god, some of his own offspring temple of his god, some of his own offspring struck him down with the sword there.struck him down with the sword there.

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We are blessed if we can build such a trust. We are blessed if we can build such a trust. We then will have a shield that nothing can We then will have a shield that nothing can break down! break down! (2 Sam 22:3-4, 31)(2 Sam 22:3-4, 31)

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2 Samuel 22:3-42 Samuel 22:3-4 - The God of my - The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence. 4 I will call upon save me from violence. 4 I will call upon the Lord, the Lord, who is worthywho is worthy to be praised; So to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.shall I be saved from my enemies.

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2 Samuel 22:312 Samuel 22:31 - - As forAs for God, His way God, His way isis perfect; The word of the Lord perfect; The word of the Lord isis proven; He proven; He isis a shield to all who trust in Him. a shield to all who trust in Him.

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There is a big difference between a passing There is a big difference between a passing trust and a real one.trust and a real one.

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There is a big difference between a passing There is a big difference between a passing trust and a real one.trust and a real one.

Peter knew what real trust in the Lord Peter knew what real trust in the Lord meant. meant. (Mk 10:28-31)(Mk 10:28-31)

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Mark 10:28-31Mark 10:28-31 - Then Peter began to say - Then Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.” 29 So Jesus answered and said, You.” 29 So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, lands, for My sake and the gospel’s,

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30 who shall not receive a hundredfold now 30 who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time—houses and brothers and in this time—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions—and in the age to come, with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. 31 But many eternal life. 31 But many who arewho are first will first will be last, and the last first.”be last, and the last first.”

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If you trust in the Lord that trust will be If you trust in the Lord that trust will be tested. tested. (Rom 5:3-5)(Rom 5:3-5)

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Romans 5:3-5Romans 5:3-5 - And not only - And not only that,that, but we but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4and tribulation produces perseverance; 4and perseverance, character; and character, perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.given to us.

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It is “easier” to the worldly to talk about It is “easier” to the worldly to talk about trusting God and in reality trust something trusting God and in reality trust something else that does not test you. else that does not test you.

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It is “easier” to the worldly to talk about It is “easier” to the worldly to talk about trusting God and in reality trust something trusting God and in reality trust something else that does not test you. else that does not test you.

Our God will tell you the truth and move Our God will tell you the truth and move you to make needed changes. Many find you to make needed changes. Many find this too demanding and seek a more this too demanding and seek a more convenient time. convenient time. (Acts 24:25-26)(Acts 24:25-26)

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Acts 24:25-26Acts 24:25-26 - Now as he reasoned about - Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.” 26 Meanwhile he also I will call for you.” 26 Meanwhile he also hoped that money would be given him by hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore he Paul, that he might release him. Therefore he sent for him more often and conversed with sent for him more often and conversed with him.him.

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Notice the elements that go along with Notice the elements that go along with trusting God.trusting God.

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Notice the elements that go along with Notice the elements that go along with trusting God.trusting God.

Where did Felix place his trust?Where did Felix place his trust?

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Satan has many “bargains” to make you feel Satan has many “bargains” to make you feel secure.secure.

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Satan has many “bargains” to make you feel Satan has many “bargains” to make you feel secure.secure.

Money seems to provide security. Money seems to provide security. (Psa 49:6-9; Mk 10:24-25)(Psa 49:6-9; Mk 10:24-25)

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Psalm 49:6-9Psalm 49:6-9 - Those who trust in their - Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the multitude of their wealth And boast in the multitude of their riches, 7riches, 7 None None of themof them can by any means can by any means redeem redeem hishis brother, brother, Nor give to God a Nor give to God a ransom for him— 8ransom for him— 8 For the redemption of For the redemption of their souls their souls isis costly, And it shall cease costly, And it shall cease forever— 9 That he should continue to live forever— 9 That he should continue to live eternally, eternally, AndAnd not see the Pit. not see the Pit.

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Mark 10:24-25Mark 10:24-25 - And the disciples were - And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25It is easier to enter the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”kingdom of God.”

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Military power and skill. Military power and skill. (Psa 20:7-8; 44:6-7)(Psa 20:7-8; 44:6-7)

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Psalm 20:7-8Psalm 20:7-8 - Some - Some trusttrust in chariots, and in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. 8 They have name of the Lord our God. 8 They have bowed down and fallen; But we have risen bowed down and fallen; But we have risen and stand upright.and stand upright.

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Psalm 44:6-7Psalm 44:6-7 - For I will not trust in my - For I will not trust in my bow, Nor shall my sword save me. 7bow, Nor shall my sword save me. 7 But But You have saved us from our enemies, And You have saved us from our enemies, And have put to shame those who hated us.have put to shame those who hated us.

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Powerful political and business leaders. Powerful political and business leaders. (Psa 146:3-4)(Psa 146:3-4)

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Psalm 146:3-4Psalm 146:3-4 - Do not put your trust in - Do not put your trust in princes, princes, NorNor in a son of man, in whom in a son of man, in whom there isthere is no help. 4 His spirit departs, he no help. 4 His spirit departs, he returns to his earth; returns to his earth; In that very day his In that very day his plans perish.plans perish.

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Ones own heart. Ones own heart. (Prov 28:26)(Prov 28:26)

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Proverbs 28:26Proverbs 28:26 - He who trusts in his own - He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.will be delivered.

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

Where you place you trust will also affect Where you place you trust will also affect your trustworthiness. your trustworthiness.

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Where you place you trust will also affect Where you place you trust will also affect your trustworthiness. your trustworthiness.

Many placed trust in idols. Many placed trust in idols. (Psa 135:14-18)(Psa 135:14-18)

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Psalm 135:14-18Psalm 135:14-18 - For the Lord will judge - For the Lord will judge His people, And He will have compassion His people, And He will have compassion on His servants. 15 The idols of the nations on His servants. 15 The idols of the nations areare silver and gold, silver and gold, The work of men’s The work of men’s hands. 16 They have mouths, but they do hands. 16 They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see; 17 They have ears, but they do not hear; see; 17 They have ears, but they do not hear; Nor is there Nor is there anyany breath in their mouths. breath in their mouths.

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18 Those who make them are like them; 18 Those who make them are like them; So So isis everyone who trusts in them. everyone who trusts in them.

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

There was a social “acceptance” and an There was a social “acceptance” and an “easy” morality that went along with this.“easy” morality that went along with this.

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

There was a social “acceptance” and an There was a social “acceptance” and an “easy” morality that went along with this.“easy” morality that went along with this.

Could an idol really help them?Could an idol really help them?

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Where do we place our trust?Where do we place our trust?

There was a social “acceptance” and an There was a social “acceptance” and an “easy” morality that went along with this.“easy” morality that went along with this.

Could an idol really help them?Could an idol really help them? These people became like them! They too These people became like them! They too

were untrustworthy. (Ex. The bar scene: were untrustworthy. (Ex. The bar scene: “Where everyone is your friend”????) “Where everyone is your friend”????)

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Am I a trustworthy person?Am I a trustworthy person?

Where do I place my trust? Where do I place my trust? (Prov 3:5; 11:28)(Prov 3:5; 11:28)

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Am I a trustworthy person?Am I a trustworthy person?

Proverbs 3:5Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the Lord with all - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; understanding;

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Proverbs 11:28Proverbs 11:28 - He who trusts in his - He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage.flourish like foliage.

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Am I a trustworthy person?Am I a trustworthy person?

I will have a set of priorities and affections I will have a set of priorities and affections that surround it. (Ex. Football)that surround it. (Ex. Football)

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Am I a trustworthy person?Am I a trustworthy person?

We become like that we trust.We become like that we trust.

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We become like that we trust.We become like that we trust. Trusting God will make us willing servants Trusting God will make us willing servants

of others.of others.

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We become like that we trust.We become like that we trust. Trusting God will make us willing servants Trusting God will make us willing servants

of others.of others. If we trust in Jesus then we will want the If we trust in Jesus then we will want the

mind of Jesus. mind of Jesus. (Phil 2:1-5)(Phil 2:1-5)

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Philippians 2:1-5 Philippians 2:1-5 - Therefore if - Therefore if there isthere is any any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, minded, having the same love, beingbeing of one of one accord, of one mind. 3 accord, of one mind. 3 LetLet nothing nothing be donebe done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. than himself.

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4 Let each of you look out not only for his 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of own interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Let this mind be in you which was others. 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,also in Christ Jesus,

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Trusting in another takes time, knowledge Trusting in another takes time, knowledge and interaction. and interaction.

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Trusting in another takes time, knowledge Trusting in another takes time, knowledge and interaction. and interaction.

When you come to Jesus He will expose When you come to Jesus He will expose your heart. This is painful but needed.your heart. This is painful but needed.

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Many confess Jesus but do not open their Many confess Jesus but do not open their hearts. They really trust something else.hearts. They really trust something else.

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Many confess Jesus but do not open their Many confess Jesus but do not open their hearts. They really trust something else.hearts. They really trust something else.

Consider the attitude and actions of Consider the attitude and actions of Timothy. Timothy. (Phil 2:19-22)(Phil 2:19-22)

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Philippians 2:19-22Philippians 2:19-22 - But I trust in the Lord - But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. 20 may be encouraged when I know your state. 20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21For all seek their own, not care for your state. 21For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. 22 But you the things which are of Christ Jesus. 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with know his proven character, that as a son with hishis father he served with me in the gospel.father he served with me in the gospel.

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Trustworthy people become concerned to Trustworthy people become concerned to know others!know others!

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Trustworthy people become concerned to Trustworthy people become concerned to know others!know others!

Trustworthy people will make changes in Trustworthy people will make changes in order to help others. order to help others. (1 Cor 9:19-23)(1 Cor 9:19-23)

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1 Corinthians 9:19-23 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 - For though I am - For though I am free from all free from all men,men, I have made myself a I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; 20 servant to all, that I might win the more; 20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those might win Jews; to those who arewho are under the under the law, as under the law, that I might win those law, as under the law, that I might win those who arewho are under the law; under the law;

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21 to those 21 to those who arewho are without law, as without without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win under law toward Christ), that I might win those those who arewho are without law; 22 to the weak I without law; 22 to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all have become all things to all men,men, that I might that I might by all means save some. 23 Now this I do for by all means save some. 23 Now this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it with with you.you.

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Many say they trust God but have their own Many say they trust God but have their own clique that they care about. All others better clique that they care about. All others better stay out!stay out!

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Many say they trust God but have their own Many say they trust God but have their own clique that they care about. All others better clique that they care about. All others better stay out!stay out!

When we have God’s love in our lives then When we have God’s love in our lives then we have a consistent attitude and action we have a consistent attitude and action

towards others. towards others. (1 Cor 13:4-6)(1 Cor 13:4-6)

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1 Corinthians 13:4-61 Corinthians 13:4-6 - Love suffers long - Love suffers long andand is kind; love does not envy; love does is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

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We are patient and kind. We are patient and kind.

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We are patient and kind. We are patient and kind. We do not seek to be seen and praised.We do not seek to be seen and praised.

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We are patient and kind. We are patient and kind. We do not seek to be seen and praised.We do not seek to be seen and praised. We want good and not evil for others. We want good and not evil for others.

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We are optimistic!We are optimistic!

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Selling one out because of a greater Selling one out because of a greater “loyalty.” “loyalty.” (Psa 41:9)(Psa 41:9)

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Psalm 41:9Psalm 41:9 - Even my own familiar friend - Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up lifted up hishis heel against me. heel against me.

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Judas had a love of money.Judas had a love of money.

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Judas had a love of money.Judas had a love of money. Others can be loyal to “friends.”Others can be loyal to “friends.”

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The love of gossip and tale bearing. The love of gossip and tale bearing. (Jas 3:5)(Jas 3:5)

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James 3:5James 3:5 - Even so the tongue is a little - Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!great a forest a little fire kindles!

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Those who do this will find themselves Those who do this will find themselves without those they can trust. without those they can trust. (Prov 28:25)(Prov 28:25)

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Proverbs 28:25Proverbs 28:25 - He who is of a proud - He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered. (Ex. Barber the Lord will be prospered. (Ex. Barber shop)shop)

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Those who love the Lord know the Those who love the Lord know the difference between love and self-exaltation.difference between love and self-exaltation.

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Those who love the Lord know the Those who love the Lord know the difference between love and self-exaltation.difference between love and self-exaltation.

An uncontrolled anger and bitterness. An uncontrolled anger and bitterness. (1 Jn 3:15)(1 Jn 3:15)

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1 John 3:151 John 3:15 - Whoever hates his brother is - Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.has eternal life abiding in him.

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It is hard to trust God with your vengeance. It is hard to trust God with your vengeance. (Rom 12:19)(Rom 12:19)

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Romans 12:19Romans 12:19 - Beloved, do not avenge - Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but yourselves, but ratherrather give place to wrath; give place to wrath; for it is written, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,”repay,” says the Lord. says the Lord.

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Some give into bitterness and will pursue Some give into bitterness and will pursue another till their death. They will also go to another till their death. They will also go to hell. hell.

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Some give into bitterness and will pursue Some give into bitterness and will pursue another till their death. They will also go to another till their death. They will also go to hell. hell.

Even when a church divides over thus bitter Even when a church divides over thus bitter spirit one will try to reach into other spirit one will try to reach into other churches to pursue the object of their churches to pursue the object of their hatred. hatred. (Heb 12:15)(Heb 12:15)

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Hebrews 12:15Hebrews 12:15 - looking carefully lest - looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;trouble, and by this many become defiled;

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We at North Charlottesville need to be on We at North Charlottesville need to be on guard to this spirit.guard to this spirit.

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We at North Charlottesville need to be on We at North Charlottesville need to be on guard to this spirit.guard to this spirit.

We cannot do the work of the Lord without We cannot do the work of the Lord without being trustworthy.being trustworthy.

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The spread of the gospel and the building The spread of the gospel and the building up of Christians require others to open their up of Christians require others to open their hearts to us. hearts to us.

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The spread of the gospel and the building The spread of the gospel and the building up of Christians require others to open their up of Christians require others to open their hearts to us. hearts to us.

We must fight to keep that kind of spirit We must fight to keep that kind of spirit here. here. (Phil 1:27-28)(Phil 1:27-28)

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Philippians 1:27-28Philippians 1:27-28 - Only let your conduct be - Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving togetherone mind striving together for the faith of the for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in any way terrified by your gospel, 28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.but to you of salvation, and that from God.