• Some Important Things To Be Aware Of

• THERE ARE MANY THINGS WE NEED TO HELP US LIVE BETTER.
• SPIRITUAL MINDEDNESS IS ONE OF THEM.

• Introduction
• We are busy writing a history of our lives, by the minute, hour, day, week, month, and year.
• At the end of each year we close another chapter and at the end of life we will close the book.
• This book will be opened again at the judgment.
• Revelation 20:11-15 talks of several books.
• One of those books is the book of our life.
• We should strive to make each chapter of our lives the very best possible.
• But often times, we fail miserably.
• We need, therefore, to study this subject concerning things we need to help us live better lives before God and man.
• We need to be warned of pitfalls and problems that might arise. Ezekiel 3: 16-21; 34:1-10.
• That is why watchmen are there to help us get warnings.
• So with that in mind, here are some things that we should be aware of if we want to go to heaven.

• The Value Of My Soul
• Only the person who realizes the value of his/her soul is prepared to live the life God wants him/her to live in the very best way.
• Do you know the value of your soul? Matthew 16:26.
• Do you know why it is so valuable?
• It is from God -- made in His image. Genesis 1:26,27.
• It is the only part of us that is eternal. Matthew 10:28.
• Realizing the value of the soul, one should want to take the very best care of it that is possible.
• It is unique in that it is the only one that you have or will have.

• I Will Face Judgment
• God has appointed a day of judgment. Hebrews 9:27; Acts 17:31.
• Every soul will be there.
• There will be no escape for anyone for any reason. Romans 14:10-12.
• One will be judged according to his own works or life. 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:12,13; Romans 2:1-11.
• Awareness of these facts should help us to live better.
• Are you ready for that day to come?

• Life Is Uncertain
• Life is very short at the most in view of eternity. Job. 14:1; James 4:13,14.
• We know not when the end will be. Mark 13:33-37.
• We need to live every day as though it were our last day, for one day it will be.

• We Must Realize That There Are Only Two Destinies For Our Soul
• Both are the same length in duration -- eternal.
• One is a place of torment -- no experience of man can compare with it.
• The other is a place of happiness and joy -- everything that God can give to make man happy will be there -- everything that will make one sad will be absent. Luke 16:19-31.
• Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people. John 14:1-3; Matthew 25: 31-46; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9.
• Hell is prepared for the Devil and his angels. All that serve him are his angels or messengers. Matthew 25:41.

• We Must Increase Our Faith
• Peter began to sink into the water because of the lack of faith. Matthew 14: 28-31.
• Unbelief causes one to depart from God. Hebrews 3:12.
• We should call upon the Lord to help us increase our faith. Romans 10:17; Luke 17:5.
• We call upon the Lord by obedience.
• We need to lay aside every sin and the weight that doth so easily besets us. Hebrews 12:1,2.

• We Are And Must Be An Example
• We are an example -- no one lives or dies unto himself alone. Matthew 5:13- 16; Romans 14:7; 1 Corinthians 11:1.
• Someone is always following in our footsteps.
• Timothy was told to be an example to the believers. 1 Timothy 4:12.
• A Christian is Christianity on display before the world and therefore should magnify Christ in his life. 2 Corinthians 3:1-3; Philippians 1:20.

• We All Need Encouragement
• Nothing helps us to improve like encouragement, all of us need it.
• We usually speak of good things about people after they are dead.
• We should not resort to flattery -- but give honor where honor is due.
• If you want to help someone live better, speak an encouraging word concerning the things he has done right.
• A continuous downgrading of one will finally break his/her spirit.

• Conclusion
• No better or more profitable life can be lived than that of a faithful Christian.
• Are you a Christian?
• Do not these things cause you to realize you should be?
• As a Christian, do they not make you want to live more humble and consecrated lives?

By Carey Scott from and article by Bob Waldron

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