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2. 9/25/2013 2 1. God has prepared things for you to do 4 things you need to understand 3. Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. 4. Matthew 5:16 You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 5. 9/25/2013 5 1. God has prepared things for you to do 2. You are unique & your work is unique 4 things you need to understand 6. Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. 7. Galatians 6:4-5 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. 8. 9/25/2013 8 1. God has prepared things for you to do 2. You are unique & your work is unique 3. Your motive must be love 4 things you need to understand 9. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 10. 9/25/2013 10 1. God has prepared things for you to do 2. You are unique & your work is unique 3. Your motive must be love 4. There are Rewards & Losses 4 things you need to understand 11. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 12. 2 Corinthians 5:10 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each persons work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be savedeven though only as one escaping through the flames.