Are We in Such a Hurry?
37
Are We In Such a Hurry? “Why hurry over beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them?” —Clara Schumann 1 Corinthians 14.12, CB NT p. 306
-
Upload
dave-stewart -
Category
Spiritual
-
view
572 -
download
0
description
Generally, we abhor the attitude of minimalism (What’s the least I can do....?) because it leads to mediocrity and complacency. Have we arrived at that place with regard to our attitude about worship? This is not about how long we worship, but our love for God and our brethren and our desire to be with Him and them. Are we so concerned about the time that we find ourselves missing out on the blessings of building up one another?
Transcript of Are We in Such a Hurry?
Are We In Such a Hurry?
“Why hurry over beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them?”
—Clara Schumann
1 Corinthians 14.12, CB NT p. 306
“Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”
Matthew 19.16, CB NT p. 37
If you would enter life, keep the commandments.”
“
Matthew 19.17, CB NT p. 37
If you would enter life, keep the commandments.”
“
Matthew 19.17, CB NT p. 37
All these I have kept.What do I still lack? ”
“
Matthew 19.20, CB NT p. 37
If you would be perfect,go, sell what you possessand give to the poor, andyou will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
“
Matthew 19.21, CB NT p. 37
He went away sorrowful,for he had great possessions.”
“
Matthew 19.22, CB NT p. 37
What is the least I must do to be saved?”
“
No one who puts his handto the plow and looks backis fit for the kingdom of God.”
“
Luke 9.62, CB NT p. 124
What is the least Imust do to get to heaven?”
“
Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.”
“
Revelation 2.10, CB NT p. 434
What is the least Imust do to get to heaven?”
“
Does this sound like love?
What is the least Imust do to get to heaven?”
“
Does this sound like love?
Youshall love the
Lord your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and
with all your mind.
Matthew 22.37, CB NT p. 44
What is the least Imust do to get to heaven?”
“
Does this sound like love?
Youshall love your
neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 22.39, CB NT p. 44
And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday”
“
Nehemiah 8.3, CB OT p. 751
And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of Jehovah their God for a quarter of the day; for another quarter of it they made confession and worshiped Jehovah their God”
“
Nehemiah 9.3, CB OT p. 752
and he prolonged his speech until midnight”“
Acts 20.7, CB NT p. 246
and he conversed with a long while, until daybreak”“
Acts 20.11, CB NT p. 246
Why were they willing to spend
so much of their time?
My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of Jehovah; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God. ”
“
Psalm 84.2, CB OT p. 927
Movie - 1 hour, 50 minutes
TV Show - 30 minutes or 60 minutes
Football game - 3 hours
Symphony - 2 hours, 15 minutes
This is NOT about time...
it’s about ATTITUDE!
When will the new moon be over, that we may sell grain? And the Sabbath, that we may offer wheat for sale? ”
“
Amos 8.5, CB OT p. 1471
The time is surely coming, says the Lord Jehovah, when I will send a famine on the land; not a famine of bread, or a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of Jehovah.”
“
Amos 8.11, CB OT p. 1472
the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth”
“
John 4.23, CB NT p. 167
What is the least Imust do to get to heaven?”
“
How can we prevent this
attitude?
Pursue love”“
1 Corinthians 14.1, CB NT p. 305
Strive to excel in building up the church”
“
1 Corinthians 14.12, CB NT p. 306
abound (ASV)
I will pray with my spirit,but I will pray with my mind also”
“
1 Corinthians 14.15, CB NT p. 306
I will sing praise with my spirit,but I will sing with my mind also.”
“
1 Corinthians 14.15, CB NT p. 306
Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue. ”
“
1 Corinthians 14.19, CB NT p. 306
Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
When you come together,each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.”
“
1 Corinthians 14.26, CB NT p. 307
Who do you love?
Strive to excel in building up the church”
“
1 Corinthians 14.12, CB NT p. 306
abound (ASV)
Will today be the day you decide
to go toheaven?
Photo Credits: (All photos from istockphoto.com are copyright protected. Please do not use without permission.)
Clock movie: iStock_000006174010Big Web
Miscellaneous 2012
#06
Are We in Such a Hurry?1 Corinthians 14.12
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart1 April, 2012
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: Generally, we abhor the attitude of minimalism (What’s the least I can do....?) because it leads to mediocrity and complacency. Have we arrived at that place with regard to our attitude about worship? This is not about how long we worship, but our love for God and our brethren and our desire to be with Him and them. Are we so concerned about the time that we find ourselves missing out on the blessings of building up one another?
“Let all that you do be done with love.”
“Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”
