Why do you do what you do?

Why do you do what you do?

2 Timothy 1:6-7
HOLY SPIRIT

The Spirit of Power (Holy Spirit)
-Creation
-Old Testament
–Bezalel
–Samson
-Jesus
–Birth
–Resurrection
-Grace

The Spirit of Love (Holy Spirit)
-God is Love (v.8,16)
-Expressed Through Jesus
–we might have eternal life through Him (v.9)
–a sacrifice to take away our sins (v.10)
-Expressed in Us

Spirit of Self-Discipline (Holy Spirit)
Sophronismos (acting out God’s will by doing what He calls)
Sophron (“a man who does not command himself, but rather is commanded by God”)
Acts 4:13 “…recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.”
Galatians 5:22-23 “…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control”
John 15:1-8 vine and branches
Hebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 1:8-14
1 Timothy 4:6-16

Lack of Self-Discipline
-Godless Ideas & Old Wives’ Tales
-What Others Think (or what you think of yourself)
-Neglecting
–Scriptures
–Encouraging Believers (& Teaching)
–Your Spiritual Gift

Spirit of Self-Discipline
-Train yourself to be godly
-Be the Example (Of How God Sees YOU!)
-”Fan into Flame”
–Scriptures
–Encouraging (& Teaching) Believers
–Your Spiritual Gifts
1 Timothy 4:8
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
2 Peter 1:3-11
1 Timothy 4:16 “Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.“

Why Do You Do What You Do?
“Because of Jesus”