How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, avoiding His judgment? The Potter’s Warning: Jeremiah 18:10 “and if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring upon it.” Seeing God’s Heart Behind the Warning - God desires repentance more than punishment (Ezekiel 33:11). - The warning is a gift, revealing the path back to blessing. Identify What Pleases Him - Micah 6:8: “He has shown you, O man, what is good…” - 1 Thessalonians 4:3: “For this is the will of God: your sanctification…” - John 15:10: keeping Christ’s commandments keeps us in His love. Stay Saturated in Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:16-17: every word equips “for every good work.” - Psalm 119:11: hiding the word in our hearts keeps us from sin. Practical helps: • Read a portion daily, asking, “What must I obey today?” • Memorize key verses that address personal weak spots. Practice Immediate Obedience - Luke 6:46: “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I say?” - James 1:22: be doers, not hearers only. Quick steps: • When Scripture or the Spirit convicts, respond the same day. • Replace delayed obedience (“later”) with “yes, Lord, now.” Keep Short Accounts with God - 1 John 1:9: confess and be cleansed. - Psalm 139:23-24: invite God to search your heart regularly. Checklist: • End each day by reviewing thoughts, words, actions. • Confess anything misaligned; receive forgiveness instantly. Walk Daily in the Spirit - Galatians 5:16: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” - Romans 8:14: those led by the Spirit are God’s children. How to walk: • Begin each morning yielding control to the Spirit. • Look for His prompts—often a quiet nudge toward righteousness. Seek God-Honoring Accountability - Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron.” - Hebrews 10:24-25: spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Suggestions: • Join a small group committed to transparent living. • Invite a trusted believer to ask hard questions about your walk. Respond Quickly to Conviction, Enjoy Mercy - Acts 2:37-38: immediate repentance brings refreshing. - Lamentations 3:22-23: His mercies are new every morning. - Romans 8:1: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Living this way turns warnings into welcome, judgment into joy, and keeps our steps firmly inside God’s will. |
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