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Therefore Verse 12 - v 1-4 is a request for unity - v 5-11 is the example of Jesus - v 12-18 is our expectation

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1. Work out Your Salvation Verse 12 - Since we are saved we must behave as Christians - We must never take our faith lightly Exodus 20:20, Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 2:11, Hebrews 12:28-29

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2. Let God Work in Your Sanctification Verse 13 - Gods work involves 2 aspects:
God works in our will God works to make us act

God equips us to do his will and works in us so we can do it Hebrews 13:21

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3. Work on Your Speech Verse 14 - Do everything without grumbling Numbers 16:11, James 5:9, Rom 9:20 - Do everything without disputing Proverbs 29:8, Mark 9:33-34
Complaining denies Gods sovereignty Complaining disrupts unity Complaining discredits your testimony

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4. Work at Shining Verse 15 - If we keep from whining and arguing we will stand out and shine for God 1 Peter 2:12 - The darker the world, the brighter we can shine Matthew 5:14-15

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5. Work from Scripture Verse 16 - We must know and offer people the Gospel message - We are to do this continually

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6. Work as a Sacrifice Verse 17-18 - God wants us to give Him our lives as worship offerings - Sacrifice leads to serving which leads to joy 2 Corinthians 12:15

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Do you whine or do you shine for Jesus?