Objective: knowing when to say “NO!” as a Child of God
Main Text : Matthew 5:37, Matthew 4:1-11
One of the difficulties that many Christians experience is that although the needs around us are great, we are limited in both personal strength and resources. Lurking in the back of our minds is the idea that whatever the problem, Jesus would always help and therefore we should as well. Is it always wrong to say “no” when there is a need?
As a Child of God, however you should say “NO” when a request compromises your well-being, overrides your priorities, or causes you to feel resentful, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable.
Question? Do you know what it means to have a sense of responsibility and a sense of priority?
Having a Sense of Responsibility can be described as having the awareness of one’s obligations, the resources available to you, and duties toward others, encompassing accountability for actions, liability for outcomes, and a commitment to fulfill expectations connected to one’s role.
A sense of Priority is the ability to determine what is most important in your responsibilities and allocate time and energy accordingly.
When a request is asked of you, ask yourself these 3 basic questions
- Are you Able to do it?
- Do you Want to do it?
- Is it Appropriate for you to do it?