DUTY IS OURS, RESULTS ARE GOD’S

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Truth: Fear God and God will give us wisdom. Obeying God’s commands releases His power. Preparing for God’s judgment conquers condemnation. Are you doing your duty and seeing God’s results?

I. FEAR GOD AND GOD WILL GIVE US WISDOM

1. The “fear of the Lord” is that attitude of reverence and awe.
2. The person who fears the Lord will pay attention to His Word and obey it. Prov 1:7; Job 28:28
3. A healthy fear of God overcomes unhealthy fears. 1 John 4:18; Matt 10:28
4. The fear of the Lord let’s us know Jesus has got our back. Rom 8:31

II. OBEYING GOD’S COMMANDS AND HE WILL RELEASE HIS POWER

1. God’s Word reveals God’s commands. Josh. 1:7-8
2. Keeping God’s Word brings God’s power into our lives. John 14:15-23
3. Speaking God’s Word through God’s Spirit brings Godly results. 1 Cor 2:4-5; Heb 4:12; Eph 1:13

II. PREPARE FOR GOD’S JUDGMENT

1. God will judge every person. Ecc 12:14; Heb 9:27; 2 Cor 5:10
2. The unsaved will be cast into Hell. Rev 20:11-15
3. The saved will give an account of the saved lives. Rev 20:12; 1 Cor 3:13-15

ARE YOU DOING YOUR DUTY, ARE YOU SEEING GOD’S RESULTS?