Stay the Course

Thes., Tim., Titus

Intro: Illustr. 165. We could learn a lot from the little burro.

1. Self-evaluation (1 Thes. 4:9-12)

9, love each other-Mt. 22:34-40 (nose picking)

11, lead a quiet life-Is. 53:7

12, win the respect of others-1 Pet. 3:1-2

2. Self-employment (2 Thes. 3:11-13)

11, be not idle-Paul was a tentmaker

12, settle down and earn--they had quit their jobs

13, choose the hard right

Gal. 6:9

weary--retreat in battle, give up the fight

3. Self-control (1 Tim. 4:15-16)

15, be diligent/give wholly

Ecc. 9:10

15b, All are looking

Mt. 5:16

Ja. 2

16, Persevere (Mt. 5:11-12)

4. Self-preparedness (2 Tim. 3:10-14)

11, Paul's AAR comments from Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra

Acts 14:19

2 Cor. 11:24-25

When he went to Derbe there was no opposition

11b, God rescued Paul

12, All living Godly will suffer

Shark illustr.

The world (cosmos)/Man of Sin/ Sin and God cannot co-exist (the Author of the author of sin)

14, Continue

5. Self-humility (Titus 3:2)

slander no one

Rom. 1:28-30

Ja. 2

be peaceable/considerate--Rom 12:14-18

show true humility--put your pride on the shelf

Concl. Illustr. 165. We could learn a lot from a little burro.