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"Called to be H.O.L.Y." (Job 31)
Originally Delivered: October 17, 2011
Message Length: 33 min.
Abstract - HOLY (His awareness of God, Others, Loyal to God, Your respect for what God gives you) - Pastor Don continues use of acronyms, to explain God's plan for men this time.  From the time of birth God has a plan for every male which ultimately has them growing up to be HOLY.  Job is a great example of male development through endurance.  Proper development of a just man will have him aware of God's desires, aware of others needs, submitting and being loyal to God, and respecting what God has provided.
 

Introduction -

Job has gone through many tragic events in his life.

In chapter 31 he is reflecting back upon his life and how he has lived.

Johnny Cash – “If you knew a few hours before you were going to die and you would look down at your hands and think about how you had used them in your life, and all they did by your direction”.

In chapter 31 Job goes down a list of all things that he has done.

This is a good chapter for men to read and use as a touch stone.

I.                    His awareness of God.  Vs. 1-12

A.     He made a covenant with his eyes, what he would and would not look at.

B.     It has been said. “It doesn’t hurt to look.”  YES, IT DOES!  It hurts Big time.

C.     Genesis 3:2-12

D.     1 John 2:16

E.      James 1:13

F.      If you do not need that car, don’t look at it.

G.     Dr. David Livingston.

H.     Be careful what you allow yourself to look at.

II.                 Others:  Vs. 13-23

A.     2nd Greatest Commandment.

B.     James 2:8

C.     1 John 4:19-21

D.     Revelation21:8

E.      Christian Love compels us to get involved; takes you out of your comfort zone.  Easier to just give money.

F.      This love involves your emotions, time, energy and can create sleepless nights, long prayers and phone calls.

G.     “What can I do to help you?”

III.               Loyal to God.  Vs. 24-28

A.     Job did not turn to good luck charms.

B.     He didn’t trust in money or jobs to give him his values.

IV.              Your respect for God.

A.     Respect for God is reflected in respect for what God gives us.

B.     Jobs:  we do a great job because God provided.

C.     God’s gift of wife.

1.      Malachi 2:13-15

2.      1 Peter 3:7

3.      Delicate

D.     “Appreciate the gift from God and He will add to them.”

We are called to be HOLY (1 Peter 1:16 “Be ye HOLY”)

His awareness of God

Others

Loyal to God

Your respect for what God gives you

H. O. L. Y.

 

Conclusion:

Josiah Gilbert Holland - God doesn’t give us men; He gives us boys, baby boys, preteen boys, teenage boys.  We are to teach them to grow into respectable, God fearing, Christ serving, men called to HOLY living.