This continues with the well known verse in Romans that tells us that we may prove that what we are doing for God is actually what he wants us to be doing. God has told us that our ways are not his ways and neither are our thoughts his thoughts. That is why he told us there is a way to make sure that what we are doing here actually pleases him, instead of finding out after it is too late.

It has been said “that time spent in preparation is seldom wasted”. This has been proven true by many who prepared poorly or not at all.

The story of ten virgins in Matthew 25 is a warning of how important it is to make proper preparation. Their error was not that they hadn’t prepared but rather they hadn’t considered beyond their own opinion of how long they would have to wait. They trusted in what they believed to be an adequate supply. This is exactly why we are given an opportunity to obtain proof directly from God instead of trusting ourselves or other people. Eternity is much too important to trust ourselves to choose what, or who to believe.

In asking several pastors and teachers how can we actually prove the will of God I have yet to find anyone who knew how to or had even been curious enough to try to find out. The answers are in this series just as God gave them.

Salient Points: What’s important, Different ways, Selfish desires, The last days, Shocking truths, Drawn to the Giver, Focused on God, Not of necessity, All about me, Giving cheerfully, Why do you do it, Getting closer to God, Who motivates you, For the rewards, The opportunity to prove our service, Need to verify, Proof from God, Good works, Feeling good about serving, Martha or Mary, Acceptable, Numbering your works, Who are we following, Alone at the judgment, Serving in jeopardy, Serving with joy, Pushed by duty or led in joy, Feeling the opportunity, Focus on people, How do you really know, Faith vs duty, Focused on numbers or love, Relief from duty, When God gives proof of our efforts, Laboring for rewards or serving in passion.

Scripture: Rom. 12:1-2, Mt. 26:6-13, Rom. 14:1-4, 16-18

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