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Topic:  1 Corinthians 16:13–14

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Scripture: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (ESV)

• “Be Watchful”

• • • What does Spiritual Vigilance look like?

• ““Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion.” — 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)”

• • • • Being watchful means being alert — guarding your home, your marriage, your heart.
      • Spiritual drift happens slowly; vigilance prevents it.
      • Modern distractions (screens, busyness, comfort) dull our alertness.
    • Thoughts on why this is the first command from Paul
    • How can we stay spiritually awake when the world wants to lull you to sleep?

• “Stand Firm in the Faith”

• • • How do we stay anchored in truth and not be tossed around by opinion?

• “Stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.” — Philippians 1:27 (ESV)”

• • • • Standing firm means knowing what you believe and why. 
      • Is it arrogance or conviction? Is it rooted in grace?
      • The faith here is the faith. The truth revealed in scripture. 
    • What truths have we compromised because standing firm felt uncomfortable?

• “Act like Men”

• • • Paul’s command “act like men” means be courageous, mature, and responsible.What does that look like?

• “Be strong, and show yourself a man.” — 1 Kings 2:2 (ESV)”

• • • • Real men don’t run from responsibility, they bear it. 
      • The call to manhood is a call to maturity. 
      • Why does biblical masculinity get labeled as “agggression?” Why can’t it be moral and spiritual bravery?
    • What responsibilities has God placed in your life that require courage today?

• “Be Strong”   

• • • Godly strength is dependence on grace, not self.

• “Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” — Ephesians 6:10 (ESV)”

• • • Paul isn’t saying “man up” or “try harder.” He’s saying “rely on God’s power.” 
      • Why do we miss this?
    • Strength that isn’t spirit-filled becomes pride.
    • Weakness is the doorway to divine strength. 
      • This is counter-cultural

• “ Let All That You Do Be Done in Love”

• • • Love is what keeps strength from becoming hardness

• “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” — Colossians 3:14 (ESV)”

• • Love balances authority with gentleness.
  • Real leadership is servant leadership.
    • What does this look like?
  • Love is not weakness, it’s the might of Christ expressed in humility
  • How can your leadership reflect both strength and tenderness?