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Why do some people succeed in having their prayers answered; have a greater understanding of the Bible; reach more souls for Christ? Is it skill, genius, or just plain luck?.
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Why do some people succeed in having their prayers answered; have a greater understanding of the Bible; reach more souls for Christ? Is it skill, genius, or just plain luck?
The answer is suggested by Calvin Coolidge: "Press on! Nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts."
Jesus talked about the virtue of perseverance; especially in its relevance to prayer, giving us motivation to persevere in our service to God
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action".
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action". • By the progression of terms themselves
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action". • By the progression of terms themselves • "asking" is one level of inquiry
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action". • By the progression of terms themselves • "asking" is one level of inquiry • "seeking" suggests a step up
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action". • By the progression of terms themselves • "asking" is one level of inquiry • "seeking" suggests a step up • "knocking" is another step up
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is relevant to:
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is relevant to: • "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is relevant to: • "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8 • "Bible study" Psa 1:1-3; 119:97-104
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is relevant to: • "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8 • "Bible study" Psa 1:1-3; 119:97-104 • "Evangelism" - reap what we sow Gal 6:7
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • If we desire success in any venture, but especially in prayer, Bible study, and evangelism, then we must adopt "The Virtue Of Perseverance."
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11)
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11 • Especially true in regard to prayer
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11 • Especially true in regard to prayer • Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11 • Especially true in regard to prayer • Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7 • As John wrote in 1Jhn 5:14-15.
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11 • Especially true in regard to prayer • Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7 • As John wrote in 1Jhn 5:14-15. • And James wrote in Jas 4:3
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer • We have a Father in heaven who is not untouched by the persistent pleas of His children Heb 4:15
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer • We have a Father in heaven who is not untouched by the persistent pleas of His children Heb 4:15 • Providing we do not ask amiss, persistent prayers will not go unanswered!
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must • Keep on asking
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must • Keep on asking • Keep on seeking
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must • Keep on asking • Keep on seeking • Keep on knocking
THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must • Keep on asking • Keep on seeking • Keep on knocking • Not only in regards to prayer, but in all ventures worthy of Christians such as Bible study and evangelism