3. Romans 11:36
36 For from Him and through Him and to
Him are all things. To Him be the glory
forever. Amen.
4. 1) Our Purpose
A. To Glorify Him
1) Romans 11:36 – “To Him be the glory
forever.”
B. Not Ourselves (Matthew 6:1-6)
“1Beware of practicing your righteousness before
men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no
reward with your Father who is in heaven.”
1) Matthew 23:5-12 “5 But they do all their
deeds to be noticed by men;”
2) “12 Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and
6. Romans 11:33-36
… 34 For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND
OF THE LORD, OR WHO BECAME HIS
COUNSELOR? 35 Or WHO HAS FIRST
GIVEN TO HIM THAT IT MIGHT BE PAID
BACK TO HIM AGAIN? ...
7. 2) Our Place
A. Beneath Him (Psalm 104)
B. He Owes Us Nothing (Romans 11:33-36)
1) Must a parent reward a child’s obedience?
2) But He will keep His promises. (2 Peter
1:2-4)
8. 2 Peter1:2-4
…3 seeing that His divine power has granted
to us everything pertaining to life and
godliness, through the true knowledge of
Him who called us by His own glory
and excellence. 4 For by these He has
granted to us His precious and
magnificent promises, so that by them you
may become partakers of the divine
nature, having escaped the corruption
that is in the world by lust.
9. 2) Our Place
A. Beneath Him (Psalm 104)
B. He Owes Us Nothing (Romans 11:33-36)
1) Must a parent reward a child’s obedience?
2) But He will keep His promises. (2 Peter 1:2-4)
C. Serve Him –
“13 The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear
God and keep His commandments, because this
applies to every person. 14 For God will bring every
act to judgment, everything which is hidden,
whether it is good or evil.” (Ecc. 12:13-14)
10. 3) Our Motivation
A. Self Motivated or Godly Motivated?
“10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of
God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were
still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-
servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)
11. 3) Our Motivation
B. Godly Motivation (Deuteronomy 10:12-
13)
1) Fear Him – “fear the Lord”
2) Obey Him – “walk in His ways”
3) Love Him – “serve the Lord your God
with all your heart and with all your
soul”
What Is Your
