living in a time oriented world

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LIVING IN

A TIME-ORIENTED WORLD

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Why is this topic needed?

We are creaturesbound by time: Night / Day

Here and now / Eternity

I wish I have 30 hours per day ?

Better question to ask: How to I manage

myself in these 24-hour blocks?


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We arecreatures of extremes: Ministry or nothing neglect of

other areas

Ministry is just one of the things neglect of ministry


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Stress level

Workload

1 2

3 4

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What advice would you give to the

peoplein the different quadrants?


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Whats behind it?

Understand eternity to understand thehere & now!

Priority of

identity(1 Peter 2:9, 10)

Priority ofValue (Mark 14:1 11)

Priority ofPurpose (Acts 1:1 11)


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Priority ofidentity (1 Peter 2:9, 10)

What is theidentity that is accorded

Gods people?

What is the purpose of Gods people?

What changeshave been made by God

for us?


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Priority ofidentity (1 Peter 2:9, 10)

Your identity isimportant!

The Christian identity marks us out

from the world1. Chosen race

2. Royal priesthood

3. Holy nation4. Gods peculiar people


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The verses also tell us our purpose

(declare theexcellency of God) thatis to reflect Gods character

Based on our changed position (out

of darknessinto the marvellous

light)


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Priority of Value (Mark 14:1 11)

How much will you pay for

something beyond which you findit is not worth it?


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Priority of Value (Mark 14:1 11)

Why did Jesus approved of the

womans act?

Who stood in contrast to the woman?

What oth

er pa

ssag

esfrom th

eBibl

ethat speaks about what the Christian

should value?


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What are we afraid of when we find

ourselves valuingless what we are to trulyvalue?

Beware ofkiasu-ism and kiasi-ism Insecurity - afraid of being put at

disadvantageous position

Discontentment self-satisfactionbecomes the motivating factor


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Priority ofPurpose (Acts 1:1 11)

What mandate did Jesusgive to His

disciples?

What is thesignificance of theAscension of Jesus?

What is the time frame by which this

mandate

is

to be

fulfille

d?


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Entire bible Gods plan ofsalvation of man

Hereis the mandategiven: Preach Gospel!

The disciples are told that Jesus will

come

back again

no doubt about it Gospel tells us that when he comes back

judge the world

His ascension how the disciples are to

prepare for His coming fulfil the

mandategiven by the Lord


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What it takes when fulfilling a purpose

Focus!

Simple life, Uncluttered

To comprehend a man's life, it is necessary to know

not merely what he does but also what he purposelyleaves undone. There is a limit to the work that can be

got out of a human body or a human brain, and he is

a wise man who wastes no energy on pursuits for

which he is not fitted; and he is till wiser who, from

among the things that he can do well, chooses and

resolutely follows the best.

John Hall Gladstone, British famous chemist


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Livingin a time-oriented culture, many

things arelinked to wealth/ success

1. Appreciate our identity

2. Right our values

3. Fix/ guard our purpose


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Time Management

A Question

of Priorities


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What do you need to put in the week

What doeseach activity/work reflect of your

identity, value and priorities?

Identify your problems

Some steps to considerThink through your daily routine.

Putting things off

Lack of confidence

Idle talk

Inadequate planning

Time on the phone/SMS

No written goals

Not deadlinesset

Fatigue/ tiredness

Perfectionism

Doing other's work Longlunches/dinner/bath

Cannot say 'no' to friends

Watching TV

Indecisive


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Time thieves are the things that cause you to waste

your time. These time thieves can be eliminated.

Example: Too much time on the phoneSeparate chat from important discussion

Plan what you want to say

Learn to terminate a conversation

Answer/ make your calls during specific time

By goals

By hour

Manage a planned schedule

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liminate "time thieves"

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