2. Jesus Leads Us In The Right Way If we hear Him and follow Him! John 10:27 We must follow in His steps. 1 Peter 2:21 Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6 There is only one Right Way. Ephesians 4:5 God always leads in the right way! But there are some things we must know and not allow them to deter us from following the right way.
3. The Right Way Is Not Always Pleasant. We’ll face persecutions Acts 9:1-2 We’ll face disappointments 2 Timothy 4:10 May make us feel uncomfortable 1 Tim. 5:20 But, we must not grow weary while doing good! Galatians 6:9 “ And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap ifwe do not lose heart.”
4. The Right Way Is Sometimes Lonely. Few there be… Matthew 7:13-14 Few stand for what is right. Daniel 1:8 Authorities may require what is wrong. Acts 5:29 Allies can become enemies. Gen. 39:19 But, the Lord is always with us! Hebrews 13:5
5. The Right Way Is Found in the Old Paths. Like Jeremiah proclaimed. Jeremiah. 6:16 Our Old Paths are found in the Law of Christ. 2 Timothy 3:15; 1 Peter 1:25 Almost 2000 yrs. We must contend earnestly for them. Jude 3 It requires we abide in the doctrine of Christ. 2 John 9 Christ’s Law will not change, it will always be…
6. The Right Way Is Not Without Cost. May lose some family ties. Matthew 10:34-37 We must deny self and take up our cross to follow Christ. Matthew 16:24 “self-sacrifice” Teaches us to deny our old ways and live new in God’s ways. Titus 2:11-12 It takes work to serve and love God, but it’s still…
7. The Right Way Is Gained By Guidance. Look to God not just our self for it. Jer. 10:23 What seems right isn’t always right! Proverbs 16:25 “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 The more we follow God’s Word the more we’ll know that following God is always…
8. The Right Way Is The Most Rewarding! Greatest work and assurance. 1 Cor. 15:58 We have the greatest helper. Hebrews 13:5-6 Blessed not only in life but also in death. John 10:10; Rev. 14:13 Greatest rewards of all, God and eternal life. 1 John 2:25; Revelation 22:12-13; Gen. 15:1
9. Come To Jesus, He’s The Right Way Hear Him. Mt. 17:5; Rom. 10:17 Believe in Him. Jn. 8:24; Heb. 11:6 Repent of sin. Acts 3:19; 2:38 Confess Him. Mt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:10 Be Baptized into Him. Gal. 3:27; Acts 22:16 Be Faithful to Him. Rev. 2:10; Mt. 28:20