A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

Ses s i on 6: Cu l t i vat i ng Our Commun i t y : The “Corporate” Di sc i p l i nes 255

peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. [3] And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.

c. In the Church and in Christ God has ordained to receive his praise, Eph. 3.21 – . . . to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

d. The goal of all that occurs in the Church is to provide glory and honor to God, 1 Pet. 4.11 – . . . whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies – in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

4. Key texts

a. The Father is looking for those who will worship him in spirit and in truth: Not merely in appearance and outward show but inward transformation and surrender, John 4.24 – God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. (1) Ps. 50.13-15 – Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats? [14] Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, [15] and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. (2) Ps. 50.23 – The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God! (3) Ps. 51.17 – The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.