The Active Christian Life

THE ACTIVE CHRISTIAN LIFE
TEXT: Hebrews 12:12-17

SUMMARY: This passage reminds us that the Christian life in the wilderness of this world is not the final rest that God has promised (which will come later), but a life of commitment, community, and caution.

I. A NEED FOR COMMITMENT.
A. A Life of Serving.
B. Active Commitment. Strengthen… make… pursue… look!

II. A NEED FOR COMMUNITY.
A. Helping One Another.
By strengthening hands and knees, v. 12.
By making straight paths, v. 13.
By looking carefully, v. 15.

B. Pursuing Peace, v. 14.
Peace with the brethren.
Peace with all people.

III. A NEED FOR CAUTION.
A. The Danger of Discouragement.
B. The Danger of Dislocation.
C. The Danger of Falling Short.
D. The Danger of Defilement.
E. The Danger of Final Rejection.