Lesson 22: COMMITMENT PART 2

MEMORY VERSE-“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful” 2 Timothy 4:7 (NLT)
LESSON TEXT-Romans 8:35-39

INTRODUCTION

Commitment has been defined as the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. We have earlier identified some examples of commitment and examples of other good things we can commit to. Today we will be concluding as we look into some important elements of Christian commitment and benefits of being committed. The grace to be committed to the end as Christians, may the Lord bestow upon us.

LESSON OUTLINE

1. IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT
2. THE BENEFITS OF BEING COMMITTED

LESSON CONTENT

1. IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT
   ·Partial commitment is no commitment. God requires total commitment Revelations 3:15
   ·Love God with our whole being Deut. 6: 5
   ·Faithfully obey God’s instructions Deut. 11:13
   ·Be willing to endure suffering, to be persecuted, misunderstood and to suffer long, 2 Cor. 6: 4-5; 2 Tim. 4: 5; Heb.11:37-38
   ·Be selfless by being committed to others, (e.g., other Christians) or something beyond yourself, John 13: 34-35; John 15:2.
   ·Pursuit of excellence with discipline, direction, purpose and determination, 1 Cor.9: 25-27
2.  THE BENEFITS OF BEING COMMITTED
   ·They become known for excellence, Eccl. 9:10;Dan.6:3
   ·They are or become leaders, Heb. 11: 24-27; Ex. 3: 10-12.
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   ·Promotion and elevation, Dan. 2: 46-49; Matt. 25:23
   ·More will be committed to them, Luke 16: 10; Acts 6: 3
   ·Rewarded/recognized in heaven, Mark 10:29-30;Rev. 22:12;Heb. 11: 12 and on earth, Pro. 22: 29.
   ·They will not be forgotten, Pro. 10:7
   What are other benefits of being committed?

CONCLUSION

A commitment to something greater than ourselves is an important element of our Christian journey and our lives as humans. Commitment requires determination, sacrifice and foresight (i.e., seeing beyond what is in front of you). May the Holy Spirit help us to live a life of commitment in Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.

QUESTIONS

1. What are the important elements of being committed?
2. What are the benefits of being committed?

ASSIGNMENT

List five rewards available for the committed.