13 things every man should know lesson 4 ambition
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LESSON 4: AMBITION
NEVER CHOOSE NOT TO
SUCCEED
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General Principles
regarding the will of
God
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Traits of a man who wants
God’sWisdom & will
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Proverbs 2:1- 6
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He puts priority on God’s word (v. 1)
Proverbs 2:12 My son, if you receive my
words,And treasure my commands
within you,
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He is sincerely open to what God has for him (v. 2)
Proverbs 2:22 So that you incline your
ear to wisdom,And apply your heart to
understanding;
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He is a man of earnest prayer (v. 3)
Proverbs 2:3Yes, if you cry out for
discernment,And lift up your voice for
understanding,
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He is a man who seeks sincerely (v. 4)
Proverbs 2:4If you seek her as
silver,And search for her
as for hidden treasures;
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He is a man who sees wisdom as the gift of God (v. 5-6)
Proverbs 2:5-65 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of
God.6 For the LORD gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
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Things that hinder us from knowing God’s will
1. Self-will – I do not want to God’s will because it conflicts with mine
2. Indifference – I just do not care
3. Flights of Fancy – Following my heart when my heart does not follow God
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Things that hinder us from knowing God’s will
4. Procrastination – Failure to do what we already know of God’s will
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?Questions to ask when making a
choice or decision
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Is it Lawful?
1st Corinthians 6:9-11
9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters,
nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the
name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God
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Is it beneficial to me?
1st Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me,
but I will not be brought under the power of any.
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Is it consistent with Christ’s Lordship?
1st Corinthians 6:19-20
19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you
have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which
are God’s
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Is it helpful to others?
1st Corinthians 10:3333 just as I also please
all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but
the profit of many, that they may be saved.
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Is it consistent with Biblical example?
1st Corinthians 11:1
Imitate me, just as I also
imitate Christ.
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?Questions for group discussion
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What aspects of the lesson
were helpful for you?
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Are there any specific ways in
which this morning’s lesson applies to your
life’s circumstances?
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How can managing our ambition make
us better workers for God and His
church?