Personal Work

The birthright of every man is his freedom of choice. Man has the ability to determine his destiny. He can do what he want to do and can be what he wants to be. Attached to each select ion is a consequence. Man's destiny, for good or bad, will depend upon the choices he makes in this life.

The introduction of sin into the world was a result of the firs pair choosing the wrong action. The consequence was fixed to the action. They determined their destiny only by their decision to eat or not to eat of the forbidden fruit.

The choices one makes will be his own. We are influenced by others, but the choice we make will ultimately be ours. Joshua could not make Israel's choice for them (Josh.24:14,15). The decision to be a soul-winner rests with each one of us. Offering excuses demonstrates that we are in the process of making a bad choice. The consequences of such a decision are far-reaching. It will result in condemning ourselves and causing others to be lost by withholding from them the soul-saving gospel.

Sometimes young preachers are so busy studying , writing articles for bulletins and papers, that they don't have (or take time) time to do personal work. As Christian's we are to set an example for others. What kind of example are we setting, if we don't do any personal work? Habits are hard to break, so let us not get in the habit of not doing personal work. We sometimes think that someone else will do it. We will suffer the consequences if we fail to teach others.

What we are now and what we are capable of becoming will be determined by what we think of ourselves. If our concept is essentially negative, every decision made will be negatively influenced. Remember that we have opportunities and the power of choice. One of the most common weaknesses of man is the habit of leaving his mind open to the negative influence of others. Positive thinking is the key to success.

A great problem in the church is the inactivity of those who have knowledge, but fail to turn it into action. The church is in need of those who are dissatisfied with things as they are and are striving to make them better. This kind of person does not sit around and wait until he is asked to do something nor does he have to be told to do something. Self-motivation is an inner need or drive which impels or incites and individual to action, and a desire held in expectation with the belief that it will be realized. Self-motivation is within the reach of each one of us.