Guest Speaker : Skip Heitzig

At the beginning of the year we look back and look forward.

Ephesians 5:15-17
Paul wrote this letter to a church about a couple of basic things :
\\ This is who you are in Christ
\\ This is what you have in Christ
\\ How to walk in holiness, light & wisdom

1. Walk carefully!
Walk precisely.
Not as fools, but as wise.
You can be smart, but not necessarily wise.
Take knowledge and birth it into action...that's wisdom.
What we believe should determine how we live.

2. Watch faithfully!
Remind me Lord that my days are numbered.
Spend your time well, using your gifts for God's glory.
The devil wants us to waste our time.
Mary & Martha - it was not sinful for Martha to be cooking a meal.
Never pass up an opportunity to invite people to church.

3. Work thoughtfully!
90% of our lives would be much easier if our hearts were more willing to do the will of God.
Read your Bible.

>> God wants unsaved people to be saved.
>> God wants saved people to be holy people, especially when it comes to sex.
>> God wants holy people to be humble people.
>> (SOMETIMES) God wants saved, holy, humble people to suffer.
>> God wants all people to be thankful people.