Living Diligently

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Living Diligently

• 2 Thessalonians 36-13

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Living Diligently2 Thessalonians 36-13

• Big Idea
• A life of discipline reflects Christ to a
  watching world.

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Living Diligently2 Thessalonians 36-13

• Avoid the Undisciplined (6).

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Living Diligently2 Thessalonians 36-13

• Why is diligence so important?
• Work is a reflection of Gods character (Gen.
  1-2).
• We were created for work.
• Then the LORD God took the man and put him
  into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep
  it.
• Genesis 215

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Living Diligently2 Thessalonians 36-13

• Avoid the Undisciplined (6).
• Follow Pauls Example of Industriousness (7-9).
• He worked hard.
• He sacrificed his rights.
• Do Not Indulge the Undisciplined (10-12).
• Persevere in Diligence (13).

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Living Diligently2 Thessalonians 36-13

• Big Idea
• A life of discipline reflects Christ to a
  watching world.

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Living Diligently2 Thessalonians 36-13

• Is your room constantly messy or out of control?
  Do you shun household chores out of laziness?
• Do you procrastinate on your homework or other
  duties? Do you find yourself doing necessary but
  irrelevant tasks?
• Do you lack discipline in your spiritual walk?
• Have you become lazy in your relationships with
  your friends and family? What about with
  unbelievers?