1 Timothy 01:12-17 Master, Let Me Walk with Thee – audio

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Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Introduction

A. It is very important to have a sound concept of what being a Christian is all about. In particular, we need to have a scriptural perspective on what is involved in being a servant of God

B. We ought to view serving God just as the Prodigal Son viewed going home to his father, requesting the privilege of being just a servant – Luke 15:18-19

C. A wholesome concept of godly service is reflected in the song: O Master, let me walk with Thee in lowly paths of service free

Body

I. LIFE IN CHRIST IS A MATTER OF WALKING WITH GOD

A. The Bible pictures faithful men walking with God

1. Enoch – Genesis 5:24 – He pleased God (Hebrews 11:5)

2. Noah – Genesis 6:9

B. Walking with implies friendship and close companionship

C. Walking with God requires walking in His truth – 1 John 1:5-7

1. Zacharias and Elizabeth – Luke 1:5, 6

2. Psalm 86:11; Isiah 2:3

II. THE ONE WITH WHOM WE WALK IS OUR MASTER — WE ARE HIS DISCIPLES

A. Disciple = learner, follower, one under the discipline of another

B. We must live with the Master, and adopt His manner of life and character – Matthew 28:19-20

C. Walking with the Master is not always easy – John 6:66

III. WE WALK WITH THE LORD IN PATHS OF SERVICE

A. Life in the Lord’s kingdom is a life of service – Matthew 20:25-26

1. Acts 20:35

2. Life ought to be more than a selfish concern about whether our own needs are being met

3. It is not the servitude, but the master, that makes slavery degrading – Exodus 21:5-6

B. Jesus Himself was a Servant: Luke 22:27; Matthew 20:28

1. Galatians 6:2

2. 2 Corinthians 12:15

C. In His service to us, Jesus is the Great Example – John 13:1-17

IV. DISCIPLESHIP TO CHRIST IS AN OPPORTUNITY, A PRIVILEGE

A. 1 Timothy 1:12

B. 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

C. God had to be merciful to each of us to allow us to be His servants. Service to Him is not a thing to resent, but to be thankful for!

D. Gratitude for God’s grace and mercy shows up eventually as zeal, enthusiasm, and diligence in God’s service

Conclusion

A. We need to make discipleship an entire way of life, not just one of our many activities

B. When we walk with the Lord, we come to know Him – John 17:3

C. The words of another song speak of the glory of walking with the Master:

When we walk with the Lord in the light of His word, what a glory He sheds on our way.