Peace Salutation: A blessing of peace to oneself, surroundings, and territories of influence, invoking the blessing of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.
Song of Worship: Praises of God's greatness, majesty, and power to cause demons to tremble.
Recap of Previous Lecture
Topic: "Working in the Paths of God"
Five paths discussed:
Mercy and Truth
Justice
Righteousness
Peace
Four Winds of Heaven: Combination of mercy, truth, righteousness, and peace that bring about change (Psalm 85:10-12, Ezekiel 37).
Feedback and Dilemma
Addressing feedback received about a previous example given in the sermon.
Jesus' disciples as an example: If 12 apostles impacted the world, what can 1,000 do?
Scriptural Reference
John 21:15-23: Jesus' conversation with Peter about his assignment.
Lesson: Focus on one's own assignment instead of comparing to others.
Key Lessons
Mind Your Own Assignment: Concentrate on fulfilling your own God-given task.
Danger of Misinterpretation: Avoid spreading rumors; maintain clarity in communication.
Avoid Ingratitude and Covetousness: Root causes of comparing one’s field with others.
Follow Christ: Align your actions and life according to Jesus' teachings.
Examples of Individual Impact
Historical Figures: Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, and others as examples of impactful individuals.
Potential in Numbers: The possibility for significant impact if many work together in unity.
Walking in God's Paths
Scripture References:
Mark 1:3 and Isaiah 40:3-5: Preparing a straight and smooth path for God.
Proverbs 4:18: The path of the righteous shines brighter.
Conduct and Integrity
Crooked Practices: Condemnation of unethical behaviors among Christians.
Financial Integrity: Importance of maintaining honesty in financial dealings.
Church Integrity: Uphold the standards of Christian living and practice.
Walking in Righteousness
Righteous vs. Wicked Paths: Proverbs 4:14-18 warns against walking in wickedness.
Reward for the Righteous: Bright and prosperous journey for those who follow God’s ways.
How to Walk in God's Paths
Embrace the Word of God: Psalm 119:9; follow His commandments.
Walk in Love, Light, Wisdom, Unity: All grounded in God's word.
Challenges and Solutions
Obstacles:
Underestimating the power of God's Word.
Pride and hardness of heart.
Spiritual confusion and disbelief.
Solutions:
Stay focused on God’s word.
Cultivate humility and belief.
Conclusion
Wisdom as Key: God's wisdom contains the pathways of mercy, truth, righteousness, and peace.
Prayer for Guidance: Seek to walk in God’s paths to manifest His glory and presence in our lives and nation.