How far are you going to go? Mathew 5:20 - For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed, the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Righteousness – equity, justification

How far are you willing to go? Do you make enough time in your day for God? What have you done in the past week that cut off or stifled God’s blessings? What have you failed to do this week, that would have enabled God to bless you more? Having now realized these; what are you going to do in the up-coming week to make sure that you give God every opportunity to bless you?

Mathew 11: Even so, Father for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever, the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

If we believe we are the chosen of God, what is keeping us from overcoming the world? Breaking the Cycle Leadership that builds People Romans, Galatians, Colossians, Hebrews

Hebrews 4:1-3 Therefore since a promise remains of entering His rest let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. For we who believe do enter that rest….

Why are we so willing to give up our confidence before God? 2 Corinthians 3:14 – But their minds were blinded, for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament, which veil is done away in Christ.

We still see ourselves as slaves and not free! Colossians 2: – Therefore if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why as though living in this world, do you subject yourselves to regulations- Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle (the old test law and sacrificial system) which all concern things which perish with the using-according to the commandments and doctrines of men? (Cont)

Colossians 2: These things indeed have the appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

Galatians 3:26-29 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. (Cont)

Galatians 4:9 But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage. Oh foolish Galatians who has bewitched you? (WHO IS MANIPULATING YOU?)

Those heretical teachers go to great lengths to flatter you, but their motives are rotten. They want to shut you out of the free world of God’s grace so that you will always depend on them for approval and direction, making them feel approval. It is the sense of fear and lack that drives man to seek power through control. Power and force become a demoralizing substitute for authority and leadership. – Jim Richards Galatians 4: 17 (The Message)

Galatians 3:19-25 What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of trangressions, till the SEED should come to whom the promise was made…. Question: If the law was added because of transgressions..Can transgressions (sin) be a result of not keeping or obeying the law. Answer: No Question: So can keeping the law (doing your checklist) justify you in God’s eyes Answer: No

Law and Grace cannot Coexist Turn in your bibles to Galatians 4: 21-31

Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life How do we keep guard over our hearts?

Philippians 4:6-9 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanks giving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus…..

Philippians 4:6-9 Finally brethren whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report. If there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things. These things which you learned and received and saw in me, these do and the God of peace will be with you.