POSITIONED
FOR PERFECTION
(A
PERFECT MAN IN CHRIST)
Job 1:1-8,
Col. 3: 12-15
The word
‘Man of God’ is the description
given
to a man that follows God in every way,
Gen 17:1
We may clearly say, one does not know in full what
level of perfection God required from a ninety nine year old man when He asked
that he should work before Him and the perfect.
But the qualities mentioned in the account of Job gave
an idea to some of the things God considered for a man to be perfect before
Him.
Job 1:8
·
This therefore mean, for
a man to qualify for perfection before God, such a man most position himself
with certain character and qualities.
·
Every man aspiring for
greatness in life, career, business, academic, ministry usually position
himself with certain qualification/certification that can make him eligible
when the opportunity arises
·
Same also God expect
every believe to equip themselves with the needed qualities that will align
them to their God giving purpose in readiness for the move of God
·
God has been in the
business of sorting out men and women whenever there is a new agenda or
assignment for the world
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Mary met the requirement
when the time came for the saviour to be born
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Elizabeth met the
requirement when the time came for the fore runner to come
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Joseph met the
requirement when the nation of Israel was going into extension as a result of
famine, etc.
A man in Christ must be ever ready, one that daily
meet the necessary requirement
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
A man in Christ must be….
1.
He
who obeys God with joy in his heart. 2Chr.25:2, Col. 3:22
2.
A
man in Christ does not live for the things of this life alone but must be
conscious of eternity. Matt.6:33
3.
A
man in Christ must willingly serves his God in giving freely of all his
resources. Acts 20:35
·
Apostle Paul commended the
Philippians of their love towards giving in Phil.4:15-16
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Can God commend you over anything, can you ask God to look into His
record like King Hezekiah did?
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Consider the recommendation of people about Lydia
4. He who act justly, who
act in love and mercy. Micah 6:8, John
15:11-12
5.
He
who walk humbly before God and keep is commandment. Duet. 11:13-15
6.
He
who gladly suffers as a consequence of his faith. 1Peter 5:10
A perfect
man in Christ does not swindle, gossip or slander.
7. He keeps his or her mind
and heart pure by
guarding his eyes and ears from the filth of the world. Prov. 4:23
8.
He is the spiritual
leader of his family, Josh. 24:15
A perfect man in Christ must understand that his new nature is that of the righteousness
of Christ which was exchanged for our sinful nature at the cross.
9.
He therefore need to
walk humbly with Christ and know that only Christ can preserve a man blameless
to the very end. Phil. 3:9-10, 2Cor. 5:17,
As Christians of today, we lack many qualities needed
to preserve us till the end
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What we exhibit is
simply religion. We have necessary awareness to all biblical doctrines, theological terms and even able to translate
the Bible from the original Greek and so on
but what Christ demand from us is the HEART
to DO and not just to know
James 1:23-25
In conclusion
The principle God requires from any man in Christ is
to be positioned for every move of God
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Uprightness before God by being just
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Fear and reference God in your love towards God and man
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Act in love and mercy to those in need,
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Work humbly with God and Keep His commandment.
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And finally stay away from evil.
Wow this is a spirit filled sermon. i missed Sunday service today but i did not miss HIS word. Halleluyah
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