In Pursuit For Change

STEPS TO CHANGES:

1. BE COMMITTED.

a. Proverbs 16:3

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

b. Colossians 3:23

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.

c. Romans 6:13

Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.

2. BE WISE.

a. Hosea 4:6a

my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge...

b. Proverbs 24:5 (English standard version)

A wise man is full of strength,

and a man of knowledge enhances his might,

c. James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

d. Proverbs 1:5

Let the wise hear and increase in learning,

and the one who understands obtain guidance,

3. LIVE A BALANCED LIFE.

a. Ephesians 5:15

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,

b. 2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

c. 1 Corinthians 6:12

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.

d. Ecclesiastes 7:18

It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.

4. BE CONSISTENT.

a. 2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

b. Galatians 6:9

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

c. Luke 9:62

Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”