Sunday, January 29, 2006

Evening Service - Girded Loins

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Ephesians 6:14

I. Self Control

A. Priorities, Exodus 12:1-14
1. Robes
2. Sandals
3. Staff

Simple steps but necessary steps.
Salvation causes us to prioritize.

B. Prepared, I Peter 1:13, GIRD K.J.V.
Our priorities give clear evidence of what we are perpared for.
Spiritual people should have spiritual priorities. Self Control.

“As long as the devil can keep us terrified of thinking, he will always limit the work of God in our souls.” Oswald Chambers

We prepare by obedience, not feeling.

“When you fear God you fear nothing else.” Oswald Chambers

II. Stability


A. Power: Doing all the small things allows us to have the power to do God's will.
(ESV) Luke 16:10, “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much.”

B. Purity: Ephesians 6:14
Girded Loins speaks of integrity or truth
Girdle - Held the soldier armor together

“If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.”