A Christian’s Aspirations

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A Christian’s Aspirations While many in the world aspire to great earthly accomplishments, a Christian’s aspirations are both simpler and higher. Christians aspire to lead quiet, godly lives, to please God, and to share the gospel message of God’s love. A Christian’s Aspirations 1 Thessalonians 4:11

A Christian Aspires To Lead a Simple Life (1 Thessalonians 4:11) Not a busybody 2 Thessalonians 3:11 1 Timothy 5:13 1 Peter 4:15 Industrious & Charitable Ephesians 4:28 Acts 20:34-35

A Christian Aspires To Please God (2 Corinthians 5:9) As a Living Sacrifice Romans 12:1 As an Instrument of God’s Work Hebrews 13:20-21 Philippians 2:13

A Christian Aspires To Share the Gospel (Romans 15:20) It is the story of God’s Love John 3:16 The Love of Christ compels sharing the gospel of love! 2 Corinthians 5:14-20