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2. How are we using our time? Are we using it wisely?

3. We need to use our time wisely because it is a gift from God. (James 1:17) “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”(James 1:17) “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Time is From GodTime is From God –He created time (Gen 1:1)

4. (James 4:13-15) “Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.”(James 4:13-15) “Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.”

5. We need to use our time wisely because life is short. (James 4:14) “For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”(James 4:14) “For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” –Like a vapor ShortShort Doesn’t leave much of a traceDoesn’t leave much of a trace FleetingFleeting

6. We need to use our time wisely because life is short. (1 Peter 1:24) “For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:”(1 Peter 1:24) “For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:” –Flesh is as Grass Grass Withers as the Flesh will DieGrass Withers as the Flesh will Die –Flower is as Man’s Glory Flower falls off as the Man’s Glory is ForgottenFlower falls off as the Man’s Glory is Forgotten

7. Man’s Earthly Accomplishments will be Destroyed! (2 Peter 3:10) “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”(2 Peter 3:10) “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”

8. Life is short and our physical accomplishments will be destroyedLife is short and our physical accomplishments will be destroyed –Need to put emphasizes on our accomplishments elsewhere (Matt 6:19-21) “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”(Matt 6:19-21) “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

9. (1 John 2:17) “And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.”(1 John 2:17) “And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.”

10. Must use our time for service to God (Rom 12:11) “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit: serving the Lord;”(Rom 12:11) “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit: serving the Lord;” (Matt 25:34-46)(Matt 25:34-46) –Hungry FeedFeed –Thirsty Give DrinkGive Drink –Stranger Take inTake in –Naked ClothedClothed –Sick Visit – HelpVisit – Help –In Prison Come untoCome unto “…Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” This is how we give service unto GodThis is how we give service unto God

11. Pure Religion (James 1:27) “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”(James 1:27) “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” –Visit the fatherless and widows Service to GodService to God –Keep himself unspotted (Rom 12:2) “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”(Rom 12:2) “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

12. Must use our time for service to God (Gal 6:9) “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”(Gal 6:9) “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” –We will reap – this is our treasure in heaven –If we Faint not If we don’t Sow there’s nothing to ReapIf we don’t Sow there’s nothing to Reap (Gal 6:10) “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, ESPECIALLY unto them who are of the household of faith.”(Gal 6:10) “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, ESPECIALLY unto them who are of the household of faith.”

13. Must use our time to teach the Gospel of Christ Direct Command From Christ to Teach the Gospel of Christ to All The World!Direct Command From Christ to Teach the Gospel of Christ to All The World! –(Matt 28:19) (Mark 16:15-16) Go Into All The World!Go Into All The World! Each day many die and many are bornEach day many die and many are born –The world constantly needs to be taught!

14. Must use our time to teach the Gospel of Christ We can accomplish our task of teaching the Gospel of Christ by:We can accomplish our task of teaching the Gospel of Christ by: –Talking to others about Christ and his body –Handing out pamphlets, tracks, and cards inviting people to services –Holding in home Bible Studies –Having gospel meetings and properly inviting the public –Tried and True – Preaching of the Gospel

15. Must use our time to teach the Gospel of Christ Preaching the Gospel – Tried and TruePreaching the Gospel – Tried and True –(Rom 1:16) – Power of God unto Salvation –(1 Cor 1:21) “It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” This is how God wanted it!This is how God wanted it!

16. Must use our time to teach the Gospel of Christ (Rom 10:13-15) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”(Rom 10:13-15) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”

17. Must use our time to fellowship with one another (John 13:34-35) “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”(John 13:34-35) “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” –We must make time to fellowship one another How can we love one another as Christ loves us if we don’t get to know and understand one another?How can we love one another as Christ loves us if we don’t get to know and understand one another?

18. Must use our time to fellowship with one another (Rom 12:10) “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.”(Rom 12:10) “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.” –How can we prefer one another if we don’t know one another?

19. We must use our time wisely! Time was given to us by GodTime was given to us by God We don’t have all that much!We don’t have all that much!

20. The Clock of Life The clock of life is wound but once, And no man has the power, To tell just when the hand will stop, At late or early hour. Now is the only time you own! Live, love, toil with will; Place not faith in “tomorrow”, For the clock may then be still.

21. “If you have time, don’t wait for time.” (Benjamin Franklin)“If you have time, don’t wait for time.” (Benjamin Franklin) (John 9:4) “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”(John 9:4) “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” –Christ will return when we will no longer have time.

22. (Mark 13:34-37) “For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all,...”(Mark 13:34-37) “For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all,...”

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