What's it Worth to You?

When did we get sooooo lazy?!!

It’s funny, but it can be very destructive if were not careful.

This propensity in us is actually counterproductive, and is quickly becoming a poison that is corrupting our lives.

If we want what we want when we want it...what will keep us from getting it, regardless of how?

Or worse yet, if we aren’t willing to stand up for what is right and true, even if it costs us something, or to work hard at what is not necessarily easy at the moment, what are we saying about our sense of conviction?

“Well, Pastor, I’m with you...what are we going to do about that sinful society we live in, those unsaved people are so lazy...I’m so glad that mindset isn’t a problem in the church!”

“Can you believe those people?”

Oooooh Reeeally!

Come on, let’s really look at this problem.

What is your integrity worth to you?

Where is the line where convenience wins over conviction?

What is worth fighting for, working for, sacrificing for?

The truth of the matter is anything worth something is going to cost us something!

Conviction by definition is “the state of being convinced of error or compelled to admit the truth, a strong persuasion or belief.”

It might seem easier, at the time, to make a decision based on convenience, but in the long run the consequences could be devastating!

Jesus said in Matthew 7:13,14, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

I have found that the very things I don’t want to do, because they seem inconvenient, or too hard or too much trouble or maybe they will cost me something, are often exactly what I need to be doing.

If we are not careful, our lack of conviction and discipline in these areas will whittle away at our character and Integrity.

Our sin nature won’t be satisfied with the small compromises anymore, and we will find ourselves cutting corners in bigger things, and as a result experiencing even greater consequence. Yes, Consequences!!

We must stand on the promise of Proverbs 30:5,6 that says, “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to His words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.”

Convenience or Conviction, which will we choose?

Well pastor I don’t know… it all depends. No, it doesn’t depend.

If it is a matter of conviction, then as believers who desire to obey the Lord and walk in His blessing, the choice is made...Conviction, truth, integrity!!

Let’s raise the bar, church! A standard of righteousness, for the whole world to see.

Hebrews 10:24 says, “And let us consider how we can spur one

another on towards love and good deeds.”

1 Peter 2:12 says, “Live such good lives before men, that thought they accuse you of wrong doing, they may see your good deeds and glorify God.”