CD 1616 Are You Using Your Credit Card in the Lord - Your Heavenly Bank Account Benefits

Don't Miss Out!!! (Victory Worship Center) with Pastor Greg Proctor

CD 1616 Are You Using Your Credit Card in the Lord - Your Heavenly Bank Account Benefits
I want to open this message with this question, which is the Title of the Word this evening:

"Are You Using Your Credit Card in the Lord?"

Do you realize you have God's Word? With His promises you can base your everyday life upon! Let's look from the natural for a minute:

A "line of credit" is a type of loan that allows you to borrow money up to a certain amount, as needed, and only pay interest on the amount you actually use. Think of it as an avenue that gives you access to money when you need it, without committing you to a fixed repayment schedule.

Now, when we think about living out of God's promises in His Word, it's a bit like having a line of credit from the Divine Bank. God has made promises to us, like His presence, His love, and His guidance, and we can "borrow" from those promises to live our lives with confidence and assurance.

Just like a line of credit, we don't have to wait until we've paid off everything before accessing God's promises. We can live in the now, trusting that He is our "BACKER," and that His Word is always true. So, just like you might dip into a line of credit when you need it, we can rely on God's promises when we need a little extra spiritual support.

*Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 (KJV) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, [16] Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

#1 VISION

*Reread Ephesians 5:15 (KJV) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

Note: "SEE" #991 (blep'-o) to look at and take heed, look at the following verses where "blep'-o" was used by our Lord Jesus translated "looketh":

*Matthew 5:27-28 (KJV) Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: [28] But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Notice this Greek word has to do with mental vision. Here Jesus is warning about sin in the heart because we a person thinks in the heart so are they - they become in other words! So with that truth we understand the Apostle Paul is warning us to see in our minds our walk! Now let’s look at the rest of verse 15 and understand more.

Note "WISE" #4680 (sof-os') clear and wise - in the thoughtful sense!

This world has its own version of wisdom (James 3:13-15) and it is carnal and devilish. We want wisdom of God:

*James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack WISDOM, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Now look at what Jesus taught about those who had prideful “WISDOM”:

*Matthew 11:25-30 (KJV) At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the WISE and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. [26] Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. [27] All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. [28] Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

#2 VALUE

*Reread Ephesians 5:16 (KJV) Redeeming the time, because the days a

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