THEREFORE STRENGTHEN

Introduction:

A. Have You Ever Felt Tired?

B. Have You Ever Wanted To Give Up?

Body: Hebrews 12: 12 - 17

I. Renew Your Motivation.

A. The hands which hang down – symbol of dejectedness.

B. The feeble knees – symbol of weakness.

C. Make straight paths

1. Right or upright paths.
2. Level or easier travel.

II. Restore Your Actions.

A. Pursue peace.

1. Something worth seeking.
2. With all men.

B. Pursue holiness.

C. Watch carefully.

1. To keep from falling short of God’s grace.
2. To keep bitterness from springing up.
3. To keep from being defiled.

III. The Example Of Esau.

A. A Profane Person.

1. Despised his birthright.
2. Had no regard for that which was holy.
3. Wanted what he wanted, when he wanted it.

B. A Rejected Person.

1. Tried to change his situation too late.
2. Had passed the point of no return.

Conclusion:

A. Don’t Give Up.

1. Renew yourself and your mind.

2. Focus on doing what is right.

3. Stray from being like Esau.

B. Your Birthright Is Worth The Wait.