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Righteous Living: Initiative

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Introduction
  • Matthew 25:44-46
    • If we’re not interested, we’ll never take action.
    • Romans 5:8 – God took the initiative to provide a means for our salvation because He loves us.
    • Acts 17:15-17 – Paul took the initiative because he cared for them.
    • Ezra 9:1-4 – Ezra took the initiative because he cared.
    • If I’m not taking the initiative, it might be because I don’t care enough.
    • I Samuel 17:3, 10, 16, 26 – David took initiative in fighting Goliath.
    • “Indifference … is the epitome of evil.”
      • Rally others to the cause when possible.
      • Nehemiah 1:1-4; 2:5, 15-18; 4:4-6, 14-17; 6:15 – Nehemiah rallied the people to rebuild the wall.
        • But even if we’re alone, take action!
        • Luke 10:27-36 – Go and be a good neighbor!
        • James 4:17
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