paul's heart
TRANSCRIPT
•We can learn much good from following
faithful examples such as the apostle
Paul. Phil. 3:17; 1 Cor. 11:1
•We would do well to study about Paul’s
heart and follow such goodness.
Romans 9:1-3; 10:1-4; Phil. 1:6-11
Paul was Disciplined!
• He used self control and constantly
disciplined himself…1 Cor. 9:24-27
• We all must add this quality to our lives.
2 Peter 1:6
– Allow God our Father to discipline us…
Hebrews 12:5-10
– The Holy Spirit via God’s Word shall convict
us of sin, etc. so we can correct and direct
our life by His truth! John 16:8-13
Paul Motivated Others!
• He motivated through encouraging words…
Philemon 21
• He also encouraged the brethren to
motivate each other… Romans 15:14
• Be careful, not everything edifies…
1 Corinthians 10:23
• We are commanded to stir up to love and
good works by faithfully assembling together
and worshipping God. Hebrews 10:24-25
Paul Was Optimistic!
• He was focused on the right things and
was dedicated to doing the right things
too! 2 Timothy 4:6-8
• We are encouraged to live and plan for
eternity. Matthew 6:19-21
• It helps us to remember that, if we love
God and serve him that all things work
together for good… Romans 8:28-29
Paul Knew the Source of His Power!
• It was God that sustained him! 2 Tim. 4:18
• It was Jesus that he could do all things
through… Phil. 4:13
• God is the source of our strength too!
Ephesians 6:10
• We also must trust in God and seek His
help… Matthew 6:13; 2 Thes. 3:3; Phil.
4:19
Paul Was Satisfied with What He Had! Philippians 4:11
• A satisfaction that God gives us what we
need when we’re faithful. Mt. 6:33
• A recognition that every good thing that we
have is from God. James 1:17
• Even our ability to get wealth is from
God… Deut. 8:18; Prov. 10:22
• We must develop this satisfaction and
knowledge of contentment. Hebrews 13:5
Paul Was Persistent!
• He showed diligence and persistence in
teaching God’s word… Acts 28:24-31
• It is not our responsibility to make people
obey, but to teach the truth. 1 Cor. 3:5-6
• We must always be teaching the Word of
God… 2 Timothy 4:2
• We should be steadfast and immovable in
doing this… 1 Corinthians 15:58
Paul Was Happy!
• He looked forward to enjoy this with the
brethren… Romans 15:32
• He spoke before Agrippa as this…
Acts 26:2
• The obedient righteous faith allows
happiness… Romans 14:22
How Is Your Heart?
• Is it focused on these good things like Paul
was?
• You can change your heart today by
choosing to follow Christ and his truth!
Jn. 8:31-32; 2 Cor. 6:1-2
• Come to Jesus by… Hearing the truth 1
Cor. 15:3-4, Believing Jn. 8:24, Repenting
Acts 2:38, Confessing Jesus Acts 8:37,
Be Baptized Acts 22:16