Here is the teaching outline for SUNDAY NITE LIVE. Join us at 6 PM EST.
Proverbs 22:29 KJV
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”
Proverbs 22:9 MSG
“Observe people who are good at their work—skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don't take a backseat to anyone.”
Ephesians 6:7 KJV
“With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men.”
Proverbs 12:24 TLB
“Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and never succeed.”
Proverbs 12:24 NLT
“Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.”
Psalm 1:1-3 KJV
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
2 Timothy 2:15 MSG
“Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple. Stay clear of pious talk that is only talk. Words are not mere words, you know. If they’re not backed by a godly life, they accumulate as poison in the soul.”
Psalm 1:1-3 AMPC
“Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers). 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night. 3 And he will be like a tree firmly planted [and fed] by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season; Its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers [and comes to maturity].”
1. Walking in the wisdom of the Word.
Psalm 119:32 CEV
“I am eager to learn all that you want me to do; help me to understand more and more.”
Luke 2:52 KJV
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
Luke 21:15 AMPC
“For I [Myself] will give you a mouth and such utterance and wisdom that all of your foes combined will be unable to stand against or refute.”
1 Corinthians 1:24 AMPC
“But to those who are called, whether Jew or Greek (Gentile), Christ [is] the Power of God and the Wisdom of God.”
James 1:5 KJV
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
1 Corinthians 16:23 AMPC
“The grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.”
2. Avoiding negative and sinful people.
First, remove yourself from associating with ignorant, negative people who are satisfied with where they are in life and don’t care to find direction or purpose.
Second, put yourself in the company of people who have a hunger, a thirst and a passion for wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 4:8 NLT
“If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you.”
Proverbs 13:20 MSG
“Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.”
3. Hanging out with the right folks.
Here are seven questions to ask yourself?
First, what Biblically successful qualities do you want to manifest in your life?
Second, name the seven people you currently spend the most time with?
Third, list the positive and negative character qualities of each person.
Fourth, which of the people you named match the kind of scriptural qualities you want to manifest in your life.
Fifth, list seven people who may not be in your inner circle at the moment. . .but they possess the character and motivational qualities you desire.
Sixth, how can you increase contact with the new people you want to be a part of your inner circle?
Seventh, know your list may change over time.
4. Those who love talking about and obeying the Word.
First, do your friends. . .read their Bible on a daily basis?
Second, if you meet a friend on the street. . .what’s the first thing they talk about?
Third, do they criticize and complain about their spouse, parents, boss and/or job?
Fourth, are they in church. . .each time the doors are open or do they attend Bible studies?
Fifth, do they spend as much time reading and studying the Word and/or anointed books as they do watching TV or surfing the net.
Proverbs 27:17 AMPC
“As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens [and influences] another [through discussion].”
5. Those willing to do what’s necessary to be a winner in life?
First, decide to be a winner.
Second, no spiritual short-cuts.
Ephesians 3:20 AMPC
“Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams].”
Psalm 27:14 AMPC
“Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.”
Third, be transformed.
Matthew 3:2 AMPC
“And saying, Repent (think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Fourth, stand on God’s Word.
6. Those who choose to blossom where they’re planted.
First, appreciate where you are at the moment.
Second, spend quality time with your family.
Third, keep track of your goals.
Fourth, keep your life in balance
Fifth, accept what you cannot change. . .at the moment. . .and work on the things you can do something about.
Sixth, get involved in your local church and community.
Seventh, maintain your outlook with a steady diet of the Word.
1 Corinthians 8:23-24 TLB
“You have been bought and paid for by Christ, so you belong to him—be free now from all these earthly prides and fears. 24 So, dear brothers, whatever situation a person is in when he becomes a Christian, let him stay there, for now the Lord is there to help him.”
7. Those who know whatsoever he doeth shall prosper when God is in it.
Job 8:7 NCV
“Where you began will seem unimportant, because your future will be so successful.”
Genesis 39:2 NCV
“The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man. He lived in the house of his master, Potiphar the Egyptian.”
Genesis 39:3 NCV
“Potiphar saw that the Lord was with Joseph and that the Lord made Joseph successful in everything he did.”
Genesis 39:23 NCV
“The warden paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph's care because the Lord was with Joseph and made him successful in everything he did.”
Psalm 75:6-7 in the Amplified Bible says:
“For not from the east nor from the west nor from the south come promotionandlifting up. 7 But God is the Judge! He puts down one and lifts up another.”
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