What Kind of Glasses Do You Wear?

Matthew 25:14-29

What would you use to describe how you life?

Your influences you more than you think.

How does the Bible life?

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 NASB

Life Is A .

The Bible shows God – character, family, love, integrity, and loyalty.

• Abraham – in the of Isaac
• Jacob – having to extra years for Rachel.

We can’t say what the of God for our life will be, however, we can make some predictions based on the Bible.

A very important test will be how you when you can’t God’s presence.

However, when ambassadors arrived from Babylon to ask about the remarkable events that had taken place in the land, God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart. 2 Chronicles 32:31 NLT

Understanding life as a will help us realize is insignificant.

Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out. 1 Corinthians 10:13 GNT

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NLT

Life Is A .

God has into our care many types of opportunities.

We are to be of whatever comes our way.

Stewardship – recognizes that God is the of everything on earth.

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. Psalm 24:1 NLT

God’s first job to humans was to for God.

For what gives you the right to make such a judgment? What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift? 1 Corinthians 4:7 NLT

Now in this way those who are trusted with something valuable must show they are worthy of that trust.
1 Corinthians 4:2 NCV

Life In The Bible Reminds Us That Life Is .

“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered — how fleeting my life is.” Psalm 39:4 NLT

The Bible uses terms like:

So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. 2 Corinthians 5:20a NLT

So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT

It takes to live on earth as a .

God Promises Us Three Rewards:

 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ Matthew 25:21 NIV