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The Power of Influence Isaiah 64:8

Isaiah 64:8 But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.

Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Value & Purpose of Influence Value of Influence A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1

Value & Purpose of Influence Value of Influence “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:13-14

Value & Purpose of Influence Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

How do we influence others? In what we say Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. Matthew 12:34-35

How do we influence others? In what we do Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, Philippians 1:27

How do we influence others? In how we love A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35

How do we influence others? In our faith But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. James 2:18

How do we influence others? In the spirit we manifest So he answered and said, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ ” Luke 10:27

How do we influence others? In how godly or ungodly you may be. but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 1 Peter 1:15 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 22 “Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; 1 Peter 2:21-22

Your influence will live on after death. Influence continues on By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. Hebrews 11:4

Your influence will live on after death. Influence continues on Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.” Revelation 14:13

Your influence will live on after death. Life of parents lives on in their children Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3

Your influence will live on after death. Life of parents lives on in their children You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. Deuteronomy 11:19

Your influence will live on after death. Influence on friends, neighbors, etc – will live on By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. John 15:8 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. John 15:16

Your influence will live on after death. Influence on friends, neighbors, etc – will live on Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Conclusion 1. Our influence came be seen throughout our lives and afterwards. 2. Our influence lives on in our children & grandchildren. 3. What type of influence have you had on others? 4. What will God say about it?