Purpose of the Test: Assessing True Attitudes and Motives

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Examine the purpose of a test to assess and examine true inner attitudes and motives, as mentioned in 1 Timothy 3:10. The test aims to identify those genuinely called by God, equip them with spiritual understanding, and serve as a system of faith testing. Discover how passing through the test of promotion can lead to growth as a Christian, effective ministry, and extending God's kingdom, overcoming fears of failure and deserving promotion. Gain insights into deep inner struggles related to fear, success, and failure in serving God and His church.

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PURPOSE OF THE TEST To assess and EXAMINE the true inner attitudes and motives of those whom He calls. (1 Timothy 3:10)

10They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 1 Timothy 3:10

PURPOSE OF THE TEST To SORT OUT those who are REALLY CALLED by God.

PURPOSE OF THE TEST To EQUIP those whom God CALLED with spiritual UNDERSTANDING needed to help people.

PURPOSE OF THE TEST Testing is built in into the system of faith. It is not a demonic activity. Testing of your faith is God s pre- requisite for trusting you. He will never trust someone whom He never tested.

HOW WILL I KNOW IF I PASS THROUGH THE TEST OF PROMOTION? Do you want to grow as Christian? Do you want an effective ministry? Do you want to extend God s kingdom?

THE TEST OF PROMOTION In our age, fear of FAILURE is very strong. Unless a person is walking in the SPIRIT, he may unconsciously sabotage the SUCCESS of his Christian walk or his ministry.

DEEP IN HIS INNER MAN: He may believe that he does not DESERVE promotion.

DEEP IN HIS INNER MAN: He may fear that SUCCESS brings with it a standard of faith that he cannot SUSTAIN for long.

DEEP IN HIS INNER MAN: He may simply fear FAILURE so strongly that he FOCUSES on trying to avoid failure rather than trying to succeed in serving God and His church.

WHY DO WE STUDY THE TEST OF PROMOTION? All of the other tests directly AFFECT this one. It is one of the most DIFFICULT of all tests to pass. It is one of the most frequent causes of frustration in younger ministries.

DEFINITION: When a person finds himself not MOVING FORWARD in ministry of the church, as he expects he should, he is in the Test of Promotion.

THE PARABLE OF PROMOTION Text: Judges 9:8-15 The spiritual leader must KNOW HIS OWN placeof ministry, and stays in it. Character: Abimelech and Jotham

THE PARABLE OF PROMOTION Text: Judges 9:8-15 Characters: 1. Olive Tree 2. Fig Tree 3. Grape Vine 4. Thorn Bush Purposes: Oil Fruits Wine Thorn

THE SYMBOL OF PROMOTION IN SCRIPTURE 1 Samuel 16:13 THE HORN NATURAL world the HORN of an Animal is its STRENGTH and DEFENSE. In relation to His SERVANT, the horn represents the ANOINTING, POWER, STRENGTH, and FAITHFULNESS in the ministries.

THE SYMBOL OF PROMOTION IN SCRIPTURE When Saul was anointed, a FLASK of oil was used by Samuel (1 Sam 10:1). For David, on the other hand, a HORN of oil was used (1 Samuel 16:13).

ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Saul David

ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Saul David ANOINTED with human instrument. (1 Samuel 10:1) ANOINTED with DIVINE instrument. (1Samuel 10:13) APPROVED by the popular vote of people. CHOSEN by the leading Spirit of God. Became proud and was BROUGHT LOW by God. Remained HUMBLE and was LIFTED UP by God.

ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Samuel Today s C-Leader CHOSEN by God before birth for his ministry. Do I sense a real DIVINE call upon my life? His parents DEDICATED him to the Lord.

ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Samuel Today s C-Leader CHOSEN by God before birth for his ministry. Do I realize that my divine calling may have much to do with the way my parents PRAYED for me when I was not yet born or when I was a child? His parents DEDICATED him to the Lord.

ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Samuel Today s C-Leader He served unto the Lord under Eli. Am I striving to make a better position for myself, or do I submit, as unto the Lord, when those over me in the Lord make a decision with which I disagree?