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True Commitment to God: Making and Keeping Real Promises

Explore the concept of making and honoring genuine commitments to God, drawing from Luke 9:57-62. Delve into the pitfalls of merely "giving it a try" and leaving room for exceptions and excuses. Reflect on the importance of unwavering commitment, citing biblical references such as Exodus and Philippians. Emphasize the need to burn bridges and fully dedicate oneself, inspired by teachings from John and James. Encourage readers to embody commitment with the message to "Just Do It!" Strive for excellence in all endeavors through firm dedication.

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True Commitment to God: Making and Keeping Real Promises

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  1. Commitmentvs."Giving It a Try" Are we willing to make and keep real commitments to God? Luke 9:57-62 Sunday, April 25, 2010 Jim Beasley

  2. Commitmentvs."Giving It a Try" Are we willing to make and keep real commitments to God? Luke 9:57-62 Sunday, April 25, 2010 Jim Beasley

  3. "Giving It A Try" Leaves The Back Door Open To Exceptions And Excuses • We place numerous conditions, qualifications, and reservations in the "fine print" of our "commitment.“ • We are endlessly inventive with our ifs, ands, and buts, our maybes, our yes buts. • Exodus 3:13; 4:1- 10 • Exodus 4:11

  4. Commitment Simply Says, "This Is The Way It's Going To Be" • We have been infected with a basic mentality that says -- no matter what the problem -- "This is happening to me; there is nothing I can do about it.“ • Luke 13:24 • Philippians 1:27 • 1 Samuel 17:32-37 • We need to burn some bridges behind us, to burn some ships on the beach. • John 2:23-25 • John 14:1 • James 4:13-14 • Matthew 26:39 • 2 Corinthians 8:8; 10-11; 9:1-5; 8 • 2 Peter 2:21- 22 • 2 Corinthians 9:7- 8 • Just Do It! • 1 Peter 4:19 • “The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”

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