All for the Kingdom
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A Life After God’s Own Heart, Psalm 15
When God saves you, He transforms you, and your life will bear the evidence of His holiness.
David begins Psalm 15 with a question.
Who can sojourn or abide with God, and who can dwell or remain in the presence of God? The simple answer to this is no one, unless they have been redeemed and made righteous through saving faith.
David answers his opening question with six characteristics of a life that has been transformed by God. These six characteristics are not an exhaustive list but are representative of the transformation that God brings to your life through salvation that produces in you a life after God’s own heart.
Have Mercy, James 2:11-13
When you have known and been transformed by the mercy of God the outward work response to this is showing mercy to others.
Delight in God's Word, Psalm 119:9-16
The world is defined by theology. Whatever you hold as true defines how you see the world. Whatever you believe has the power to save has your heart's affection, and it will motivate you to fight for it passionately.
Common throughout psalm 119 is a focus on God's word. One of the basics of being a Christian is knowing and obeying the word of God. If you are a Christian, your faith began when you confessed Jesus as your Lord. If Jesus is your Lord, then you obey His commands. The commands of Jesus are known through His word, the Bible.
In this sermon, I make a case that your devotion to the word of God does not begin with determination but with devotion.
Hope in God's word. Love God's word. And be transformed by God's word.