•He that is good for making excuses He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. is seldom good for anything else. Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin

•If they’re looking for an excuse, any If they’re looking for an excuse, any excuse will do (for them). excuse will do (for them). Mike SmithMike Smith

•If you really want to do it, you do it. There are no excuses. Bruce Nauman

If you make excuses now, you will not be permitted to taste His

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God Is Telling Us, Come, God Is Telling Us, Come, Don’t Make Excuses To Don’t Make Excuses To

Avoid The Great Banquet!Avoid The Great Banquet!Luke 14:15-24Luke 14:15-24

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Is A Reflection Of How You Is A Reflection Of How You Feel About GodFeel About God

•Adam tried to blame God and his wife for his sin. Gen. 3:12; Ps. 89:7•God does NOT tempt us to sin. James 1:12-16•You need to seek God’s help! Psalm 119:104; 2 Timothy 2:15

•True knowledge will help us to take the way of escape from sin. 1 Corinthians 10:13

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Constitutes Dressed Up LiesConstitutes Dressed Up Lies

•Aaron tried to blame, “the people”. Exodus 32:22-24•We must speak the truth with our neighbor! Ephesians 4:25•Don’t complain, live in truth, shine as lights. Philippians 2:14-15

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Deters Development of Deters Development of AbilitiesAbilities

•One talent man made excuse for not using his talent… Matthew 25:24-29•Be sanctified and useful! 2 Tim. 2:21•Don’t neglect your opportunities to grow and teach. Hebrews 5:12

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Is Unfair To OthersIs Unfair To Others•Be an active part of the body of Christ. Romans 12:4-5•Do your share of work and build up the church. Ephesians 4:15-16•Look out for others interests, not just your own. Phil. 2:3-4

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Will Not Avail In JudgmentWill Not Avail In Judgment

•We must all give account to God at the judgment! 2 Cor. 5:10; Heb. 4:13•Wedding Feast… Matthew 22:1-14•As we can see it is never good to make excuses toward God.•We must never excuse ourselves from doing the Lord’s will. Matthew 25:30