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Why don’t people believe us?

The Big Idea: If we want to be believed, we need to be consistent.

We’ve all felt the frustration of trying to warn someone only to have them ignore it, and in this message we talk about the toxin of inconsistency, and how our warnings are muted when our lives don’t match our words. Join us as we explore how consistency runs through everything we do, shaping our beliefs, words, actions, and prayers, and helping us grow in every part of our lives.

Main Points:

Areas of consistency
1. In our faith (Hebrews 10:23)
2. In our works (1 Corinthians 15:58)
3. In our walk (Proverbs 10:9)
4. In our words (Matthew 5:37)
5. In our prayers (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Benefits of consistency
1. Guides our steps (Proverbs 11:3)
2. Blesses our families (Proverbs 20:7)
3. Silences our critics (1 Peter 3:16)
4. Strengthens our witness (Genesis 19:14)

Daily Devotions

Day 1: Steadfastness in Faith - Hebrews 10:23

Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25

Devotional: Begin your week by reflecting on the steadfastness of Jesus and the call for us to hold unswervingly to our hope in Him. As you read through Hebrews 10, consider the finished work of Christ and how it empowers you to live consistently in your faith. In your prayers today, ask God to help you remain faithful and to give you the strength to trust in His promises, even when faced with uncertainty.

Questions for Reflection:

What does it mean to you to hold unswervingly to hope?
How can you apply the truths of Jesus' faithfulness to your daily life?

Day 2: Diligence in Works - 1 Corinthians 15:58

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Devotional: Today, focus on the value of diligence in your works. As you meditate on 1 Corinthians 15:58, consider how your labor for the Lord is not in vain. Reflect on the resurrection and the victory we have in Christ that motivates our service. Ask the Lord to guide you in your daily tasks and to remind you that your efforts have eternal significance.