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Reasonable Service
Romans 12:1-2 (King James Version)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Introduction:
Ø the CHILD OF GOD is to present his body to God.
Ø The importance of the human body cannot be overstated.
Ø The one thing upon earth that is abused more than anything else is man's body.
Ø Man abuses, neglects, and ignores his body...
o by overeating
o by partaking of harmful substances
o by becoming inactive
o by cursing, fighting, and killing
o AND THE LIST GOES ON…..
Ø What is reasonable?
Ø What does it mean?
o It means that it is achievable.
o It means that it is expected.
o It is God’s expectations for our lives.
o It is what He expects out of His children.
I) Living Sacrifice
Ø Romans 12:1 (King James Version)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Ø Philippians 2:14-17 (King James Version)
14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
A) We are to bring ourselves to God. Putting our lives on the altar rather than dead animals.
B) God wants you.
1. Mind
2. Soul
3. Body
C) Our life should be a sacrifice for God and Others – example: Jesus
1. Time
2. Talents
3. Tithe
II) Holiness
Ø Romans 12:1 (King James Version)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
A) Holy Living
Ø Hebrews 12:14 (King James Version)
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
B) IT’S Possible With God’s Help
Ø 2 Corinthians 9:8 (King James Version)
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
C) Requirement
III) Acceptable Living
A) Living God’s Way
B) Loving God’s Way
C) According to God’s Word
IV) Reasonable Service
A) Expected Everyday
B) Guide For Living
C) Motives
V) Conclusion:
Ø Is your life acceptable to God.
Ø How would you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being acceptable according to God’s Standards not man’s.
Ø REASONABLE SERVICE IS
o giving when you feel like keeping,
o praying for others when you need to be prayed for,
o feeding others when your own soul is hungry,
o living truth before people even when you can't see results,
o hurting with other people even when your own hurt can't be spoken,
o keeping your word even when it is not convenient,
o it is being faithful when your flesh wants to run away.