GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE (3 OF 5)
by Jim Perdue
Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75
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Get On With Your Life (3 of 5)
Series: Life on the Edge
Jim Perdue
Matthew 26:69-75
Do you know anyone who is stuck in the past? Someone who is just living in Mayberry? Their favorite saying is, ''in my day...'' Past victories- football game- the story always gets better; the pass always gets longer; the fish always gets bigger; the jump always gets higher; the ball always travels further.
I know people like that. And I have a tendency to act like that sometimes too. Sometimes you just want to tell these people to wake up and get involved in the present. ''Welcome to reality!''
Some of us focus on past victories, but some also focus on past mistakes and regrets. The same truth applies; don't dwell on the past, whether it was a victory or a failure, God wants you to get on with your life! READ TEXT There are three steps to getting on with your life.
Admit your mistakes: 69-74
It seems that one of the hardest things for us to do is admit it when we're wrong. Why? I guess we realize that it shows others that we're not perfect. It reveals our shortcomings. Well, just in case you're not quite sure I want to let you know, pastors are not perfect so we need your patience! Church people aren't perfect either! Probably the biggest thing that keeps us from admitting our mistakes is pride. It shows itself in so many ways: marriage, family, job, friendships, relationship with God.
Three words, ''I was wrong.'' Seems so hard to say it, but we all need to admit it. Everyone is wrong sometimes. One of the best things you can do after being wrong is to recognize it and admit it.
What led to Peter's failure?
A lack of total commitment (Matt 26:58) ''Following him at a distance...''
He ignored the Lord's commands (Matt 26:41) ''Watch and pray...''
Unwarranted self-confidence (Matt 26:31-35) ''I'll never deny You...''
What did Peter learn from his failure?
Pay attention to the Word of God (Matt 26:38) ...
Series: Life on the Edge
Jim Perdue
Matthew 26:69-75
Do you know anyone who is stuck in the past? Someone who is just living in Mayberry? Their favorite saying is, ''in my day...'' Past victories- football game- the story always gets better; the pass always gets longer; the fish always gets bigger; the jump always gets higher; the ball always travels further.
I know people like that. And I have a tendency to act like that sometimes too. Sometimes you just want to tell these people to wake up and get involved in the present. ''Welcome to reality!''
Some of us focus on past victories, but some also focus on past mistakes and regrets. The same truth applies; don't dwell on the past, whether it was a victory or a failure, God wants you to get on with your life! READ TEXT There are three steps to getting on with your life.
Admit your mistakes: 69-74
It seems that one of the hardest things for us to do is admit it when we're wrong. Why? I guess we realize that it shows others that we're not perfect. It reveals our shortcomings. Well, just in case you're not quite sure I want to let you know, pastors are not perfect so we need your patience! Church people aren't perfect either! Probably the biggest thing that keeps us from admitting our mistakes is pride. It shows itself in so many ways: marriage, family, job, friendships, relationship with God.
Three words, ''I was wrong.'' Seems so hard to say it, but we all need to admit it. Everyone is wrong sometimes. One of the best things you can do after being wrong is to recognize it and admit it.
What led to Peter's failure?
A lack of total commitment (Matt 26:58) ''Following him at a distance...''
He ignored the Lord's commands (Matt 26:41) ''Watch and pray...''
Unwarranted self-confidence (Matt 26:31-35) ''I'll never deny You...''
What did Peter learn from his failure?
Pay attention to the Word of God (Matt 26:38) ...
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