Paul’s “hat trick” Proposal I. An act of Charity; support of the weak (Gal 6:1-2). II. An act of Integrity: proof of ourselves (Gal 6:3-4). III. An act of Equity; support of ministers (Gal 6:6). Conclusion: (Phil 3:12)

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PAUL’S “HAT TRICK” PROPOSAL
“Hat trick”
1. SPORTS of any various unusual feats; esp., the act
by a single player in ice hockey, soccer, etc. of
scoring three goals in one game
2. any remarkablefeat, usually one consisting of three
separate but related achievements: to pull off a hat
trick by writing three bestsellers
Originof hat trick
origin, originally term in cricket: from the practice of
rewarding with a new hat the feat performed by a
bowler taking three wickets on successive balls
I. AN ACT OF CHARITY; SUPPORT OF THE WEAK
(GAL 6:1-2).
Gal 6:1-2 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a
fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in
the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou
also be tempted.

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2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the
law of Christ.
Nathaniel P. Banks, a politician from Massachusetts
and Union general during the Civil War tells of an
event early in his life that is very applicable to us
considering this verse.
When I was serving my apprenticeship in a factory
on the banks of the Marrimac River, a party of the
hands saw a man a quarter of a mile down “tile
river” struggling among the broken cakes of ice. The
first care was to rescue him; but twice the victim
slipped from the plank that was thrown him. The
third time it was evident to us and him this would be
his last chance; but as he again slipped from the
board, he shouted, “For the love of God, gentlemen,
give me hold of the wooden end of the plank this
time.” We had been handing him the icy end!
How often do Christians make the same mistake?
We turn the icy end of the plank to our fellows; and
then wonder why they do not hold on, and why our
efforts do not save them.

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Matt 26:69 Now Peter sat without in the palace:
and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also
wast with Jesus of Galilee.
Matt 26:75 And Peter remembered the word of
Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow,
thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and
wept bitterly.
Mark 16:6-7 6 And he saith unto them, Be not
affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was
crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the
place where they laid him.
7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that
he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see
him, as he said unto you.
2Thess 3:14-15 14 And if any man obey not our
word by this epistle, note that man, and have no
company with him, that he may be ashamed.
15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish
him as a brother.
2Tim 2:25 In meekness instructing those that
oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give

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them repentance to the acknowledging of the
truth;
II. AN ACT OF INTEGRITY: PROOF OF OURSELVES
(GAL 6:3-4).
Gal 6:3-4 3 For if a man think himself to be
something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth
himself.
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then
shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in
another.
In 1837 Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Concord Hymn"
refers to the first shot of the American Revolutionary
War with these famous fictional words:
Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the
shot heard round the world.
While there is no actual record of the first shot of the
American Revolution the meaning is clear; but an
even more accurate statement is: “when some men
merely discharge their duty, they sound the report
round the world”

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Luke 17:10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done
all those things which are commanded you, say, We
are unprofitable servants: we have done that which
was our duty to do.
Prov 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own
conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
1Cor 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man
among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let
him become a fool, that he may be wise.
2Tim 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax
worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
Jas 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not
hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Jas 1:26 If any man among you seem to be
religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth
his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
1John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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III. AN ACT OF EQUITY; SUPPORT OF MINISTERS
(GAL 6:6).
Gal 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word
communicate unto him that teacheth in all good
things.
A fair exchange
Between teachers and hearers there should be an
exchange and joyful barter. A hearer needs not to
complain as though he suffered disadvantage in
this exchange. Whoever will not give our Lord God
a penny, gets his due when he is forced to give the
devil a dollar. (Starke.)
1Tim 5:18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not
muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And,
The labourer is worthy of his reward.
1Tim 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted
worthy of double honour, especially they who
labour in the word and doctrine.
Phlm 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my
fellowlabourers.

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1Cor 1:12-13 12 Now this I say, that every one of
you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of
Cephas; and I of Christ.
13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or
were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
1Cor 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them
that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world,
nor of the princes of this world, that come to
nought:
1Cor 3:5-6 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos,
but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the
Lord gave to every man?
6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave
the increase.
1Cor 3:22-23 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or
Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things
present, or things to come; all are yours;
23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
CONCLUSION: (PHIL 3:12)

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The greatest “hat trick” was demonstrated by Jesus
himself Charity in seeking the lost not the self-
righteous; His Integrity in making himself of no
reputation; and His Equity in offering as many as
received him the power to become the sons of God.
Now it’s your turn, take the “hat trick” challenge.
Phil 3:12
12) Not as though I had already attained, either
were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may
apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of
Christ Jesus.
Paul’s “hat trick” Proposal
I. An actof Charity; support of the weak(Gal 6:1-2).
II. An actof Integrity: proof of ourselves (Gal 6:3-4).
III. An actof Equity;support of ministers (Gal 6:6).
Conclusion: (Phil 3:12)