"Investing in Pure Obedience"

Joshua 22:1-5

I.	Security

	A.	God's will is to be accomplished.

	B.	God's way is safe and secure.

	C.	Those who obey God are protected from:

		1.	Deception

		2.	Destruction

		3.	The Devil

		4.	Destitution

II.	Serenity

	A.	Man was created to obey God.

	B.	God's way is the way of peace.

	C.	Obedience brings:

		1.	Peace of mind

		2.	Peace with God

		3.	Peace with men

III.	Satisfaction

	A.	The satisfaction of pleasing God.

	B.	The satisfaction of participating in His plan.

	C.	The satisfaction of preparing for Heaven.

IV.	Sanctification

	A.	The steps of Christian growth are all steps of obedience.

	B.	Christians stay babies by refusing to obey.

	C.	Obedience acknowledges Jesus as Lord and allows for the infilling of the Spirit.

V.	Sureness of His Power

	A.	His power is revealed to those who obey.

	B.	The revelation of His will - what to obey:

		1.	Scripture

		2.	Spirit

		3.	Spiritual leaders

		4.	Sanctified conscience

	C.	How to obey:

		1.	Love

		2.	Trust

		3.	Submit

		4.	Commit