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  ISAIAH 54:17
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: To be a servant of God means submitting to His Lordship,
trusting in the righteousness of faith, and seeking to please Him above
all others.

Topics: "Servanthood", "Faith and Righteousness"
Scripture References: Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 54:17, Matthew 7:21, John 15:14, Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 6:12, Philippians 3:9, James 2:17, 1 Peter 5:8

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Chuck Smith emphasizes the identity and responsibilities of God's
servants, highlighting that true servanthood involves submitting to
Jesus Christ as Lord and trusting in His righteousness through faith
rather than works. He explains that obedience to God's commands is
essential, and that serving Him entails seeking to please Him above all
else. Smith reassures that as God's servants, believers can rely on His
provision and protection, especially in the face of spiritual battles
against Satan, who seeks to undermine their faith.

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"THE HERITAGE OF GOD'S SERVANTS"

I. GOD'S SERVANT.

A. Who is he?

1. One who has submitted His life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

a. Many have acknowledged Jesus Christ as Savior who have not

submitted to Him as Lord.

b. It means my chief concern is no longer what I want, but

what He wants.

2. One who is trusting in the righteousness of faith. "His righteousness

is of Me."

a. I can look to two sources for righteousness, faith or works.

1. If I look to works, then I must establish some

standard, some accepted rule of conduct. If I do keep

them at best I have self-righteousness.

2. If to faith then righteousness imputed to me. Paul in

Phil. 3.

3. Works can never substitute for faith, but true faith will produce
works.

B. What does it entail for me?

1. Complete obedience to Him.

a. "Why callest thou Me Lord and do not the things I command? "

b. "Not everyone who says Lord, Lord is going to enter the

Kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will..."

2. Seeking to please Him above all others.

C. What does it entail for Him?

1. The responsibility of providing for my needs.

2. My welfare and protection.

"No weapon that is formed against..."

a. Why should weapons be formed against me?

1. I cannot become a servant of God without becoming an

enemy of Satan.

2. You soon learn that you are in a heavy spiritual battle.

3. Satan is committed to destroying you.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/isaiah-5417/
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