Series: Yours (Malachi) [#3]
YOUR SPIRITUAL JOB
Malachi 2:1-9
Introduction:
1 Peter 2:4-10
1. Our spiritual occupation: Priest.
2. Our performance review as priest.
3. Rate yourself: A= Always; S= Sometimes; N= Never
Malachi 2:1-9
Review
Category #1: Messenger
1. Listens to the message. __________________
2. Knows the message. __________________
3. Gives the message as is. __________________
Category #2: Representative
1. Others know who you represent. __________________
2. Others seek instruction from you. __________________
3. Others are turned from sin. __________________
Rating
Rating #1: Excellent to Good
1. Characteristics: You know, model, and share the truths of God.
2. Results: Peace and joy.
Rating #2: Fair to Poor
1. Characteristics: You are not consistent in the knowledge, modeling, and sharing of God’s truths.
2. Results: Loss of joy and negative affects on others.
Rating #3: Failed
1. You don’t work here.
2. Your boss isn’t God.
Conclusion:
1. How do you rate?
2. A poor priest (Christian) loses his or her joy and peace; not their job.
3. If you failed, here is how you change your rating:
Romans 10:9-10, 13
