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Uncertain Future?. Climbing Above the Fog. Ephesians 5:15-17 “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is .”. Illusive . Illusive . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Climbing Above the Fog
Uncertain Future?
Ephesians 5:15-17“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
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Uncertain Future and School
By GaLi Chin
A testimony of depending upon God while climbing through the fog of uncertainty.
Dave Knudson
Uncertain Future in your Career?
The average person will change careers 5 to 7 times in a lifetime.
Nearly half the workforce will change jobs in the next 12 months.
1. Evidence of Uncertainty
Is there only one path that is in the will of God?
How do we decipher what career path to take?
2. Questions that Expose the Uncertainty
Which Path Will You Take?
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A. Path #1 –Certain prohibitions by God-Eph 4:25-31;Matt 5-7;Js 4:1-3 1. Lying-Any way to get ahead 2. Greed-Make money any way possible 3. Stealing-What is your reputation? 4. Degrading anger-Putting down others in anger 5. Disloyalty to employers
3. Examining the Paths
Which Path Will You Take?
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B. Path #2-Certain applications of God’s positive commands-Js 1:5 1. Time-Rom 13:11-14;Lk 10:37;Eph 5:15-6:17
Priorities recognized Don’t get lost in your own goals Response to many callings each day
2. Money-2 Cor 8-9;1 Tim 6:6-10 Excel in giving Thankfulness no matter what the pay Godliness with contentment
3. Examining the Paths
B. Path #2-Certain applications of God’s positive commands-Js 1:5 3. Giftedness-Rom 12:3-8
Humility is key-don’t overly exalt yourself A measure of faith-no matter what the work Through the grace given me-Don’t be flippant! Think soberly-right motivation
3. Examining the Paths
Which Path Will You Take?
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C. Path #3-Choices between equally good alternatives.-I Cor 10:31It is a freedom to live responsiblyDon’t be mystical in your decision makingNot “What should I do”, but instead “Give me
wisdom”Internalize and adopt God’s valuesWe are all uniqueIllumination of the Holy Spirit
3. Examining the Paths
Not just the path but also focus on God’s values
Don’t put too much weight on circumstancesThere may be two or more very good pathsSometimes bumpy roads help us see correctly
4. Four Necessities in Seeking a Career
By Scott Owen
Uncertain Future and Relationships
A.They each are valid choices1. The value of singleness2. The value of marriage
1. There are only two Statuses
B. They each have different impacts
1. Impacts focus2. Impacts freedom3. Impacts finances4. Impacts future
1. There are only two Statuses
The Three Path Formula
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A. Prohibitions by God Design Situational Spiritual yoking
2. Using the three path formula
B. Application of God’s Positive Commands
Prepare to be a good Child of God
Prepare to be a good spouse Practice fellowship principles
2. Using the three path formula
C. Choosing between equally good alternatives
Companionship Service Growth Please God
2. Using the three path formula
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