Too many irons in the fire'' simplify

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Too many irons in the fire..simplify
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Called to a Simple Lifestyle
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Called to be stars
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Jesus lived simplicitystatus, service,
submission

• a) He did not grasp status..gave generously.
• b) He served with humility.
• c) He submitted to the Fathers word in obedience.

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2. Jesus taught simplicity

• Hearts and Treasure
• The Earth belongs to God not to us.
• Wealth belongs to God God not to us.
• so do not be anxious

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3. Jesus honours our simplicity

• He will give us all we need.
• The wealthy must serve God first.
• The poor must serve God first.
• We are stewards for the Kingdom.
• We are STARS of the Kingdom.

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Shining as Stars

• So that you may become blameless and pure,
  children of God without fault in a crooked and
  depraved generation, in which you shine like
  stars in the universe .
• Phil. 215

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Secret of contentment

• I know what it is to be in need, and I know what
  it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret
  of being content in any and every situation,
  whether well fed or hungry, whether living in
  plenty or in want.
• I can do everything through him who gives me
  strength.

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Called to a simple lifestyle

• What we have is received from God as a gift
• What we have is cared for by God
• What we have is available to others

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The Silent Sermon

• Rely on His good ness and faithfulness.
• Listen To God and to one another.
• Offer up your heart sacrificially to him
• Only put back on the fire what God directs.