Sunday, January 01, 2006

FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS

Hebrews 11:23-27


Verse 24 - Identity
Verse 25 - Responsbility
Verse 26 - Priority
Verse 27 - Difficulty

I. Discover what God made me to be (vs. 24)
    Refuse - disown - reject
    leave no door open - Be yourself


II. Accept responsibility for my own life (vs. 25)
    a. I can’t live off other people's spirituality.
    b. I can’t blame others for the direction of my life.
    c. No one can ruin my life except me.


III. Establish a value system for my life.
    List five things that are most important to you.

    1. God’s purpose vs. popularity
    2. God’s people vs. pleasures
    3. God’s peace vs. possessions


IV. Never take your eyes off the goal.