Learning to Take God More Seriously

Revelation 3:14-19

A church with a problem

not taking God seriouslybut they thought they

were!

Laodicea in America?

Busy Worn Out

Contemplative

Religious

Usually . . .

Occasionally . . .

We may not be as religiousas we think we are

Too often, religion is• At our convenience• Based on our

preferences• Chosen to fit our

“lifestyle”• More about us than

about God

We need to take God more seriously

Some specifics

1. Think about God more often . . . and more reverently

2. Study the Scriptures more carefully

3. Relate ourselves to God more obediently

Psalm 191. God as our Creator – vv.1-62. Goodness of God’s word – vv.7-

113. Our need for obedience – vv.12-

14

Once again . . .

1. Think about God more often . . . and more reverently

2. Study the Scriptures more carefully

3. Relate ourselves to God more obediently

God is a rewarderof those who seek Him

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near

to God must believe that he exists and

that he rewards those who seek him.Hebrews 11:6

The gospel is good news. . . but it must be

responded to

Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 7:21

What will be our response?