Heart Of the Artist Part 2 Talking Points Review

Heart Of the Artist Part 2 Talking Points Review:

Bible Passage for this Week:

Philippians 2:1-5 NIV

If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility

consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:

Character & Integrity:

It is Imperative that you and I keep growing spiritually and artistically.

What kind of person am I when no one is looking?

We need to be people of proven character.

What are some telltale signs that someone with Godly Character?:

A person who is loving.

A person who has a clear conscience.

A person who has an authentic relationship with the lord.

God never intended our character and spiritual growth to be a low priority.

Christ-like character is becoming who God made us to be, and integrity is doing 

what God wants us to do.

Down to brass tacks:

Are we who we say we are?

Are we living what we are singing about?

Are we living what we write about?

Important questions to ask ourselves:

Are we consistent with our message of faith and relationship with Jesus?

(The evidence will be the picture of how we live out our faith)

Do we practice what we preach?

Are we hypocritical in front of others?

Are you on fire for Christ or are you just going through the motions?

Focusing on Spiritual Growth:

As followers of Jesus we should always be growing in our faith in Christ and our knowledge of God’s Word. This is beneficial to us and those we are in ministry with. We need to be good examples to others in what it looks like to live a life of Worship.

Here are some areas to focus on for spiritual growth:

Moral excellence

Intimacy with Christ

Self control & discipline

Perseverance

Godliness

Kindness

Love

*****Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, because your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

Integrity:

Integrity simply means doing what’s right in God’s eyes and doing what God wants us to do.

Character:

Character is becoming who God made us to be

People of integrity try to be good examples in all things:

Titus 2:7 NIV

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

People of integrity want to honor and please God above all else.

Live out these principles: 

We need to conduct all our affairs with integrity and treat all people with love and respect.

We need to speak truth and be devoted to honesty.

We need to manage our ministries, careers, finances and homes with integrity.

We are to be:

Above reproach

Loyal to our spouses

Not self willed or serving

Not quick tempered

Gentle

Un-contentious – not quarrelsome, unlikely to cause controversy

Free from the love of money

Good reputation with those outside the church

An artist who is set apart to God has godly character and is a person of 

integrity. They not only are greatly talented; they are humble, loving and approachable. They walk with God. They are sold out to Jesus and because 

of this others are in more in awe of God than their talent.

I hope and pray we all consider and value what God’s Word says about living a life set apart to Him. Let’s strive to be more like our Savior Jesus in Character and attitude.

Have an Awesome Week………………..Dave