Men's Camp Day 3

Marty Hatley opened the morning session after an great season of worship.  Subject "Work." 

Work by definition is an exertion or effort designed to accomplish something.  God isn't going to do everything for us.  We have to do our part in the relationship. 

Prov 22:15 - We all have areas of foolishness in our lives that need to be driven out by the rod of discipline. 

We exert effort with God, at work, our marriage, etc....

What is the process of work?  (Gen 3:17) Nothing is accomplished without hard work.  (Noah, Christ)

165 references and 149 verses specifically related to work.  The rub comes in because we're lazy.  What do we need to do?

Who's Your Lawnmower?  (The person in your life who will kick your butt and sharpen us up)  WE need to be open to give and receive constructive criticism.  Peace at all costs breeds mediocrity.  Speak the truth in love.

1.  Have the Right Tone
2.  Have the Truth
3.  Have the Right Timing

Don't shy away from it.    Put people around you who will mow your lawn.

Watch what we yoke ourselves up with.  Take Christ's yoke upon you and learn from Him.  What are some dangerous yokes?

Traditions
Self Justification
Work Avoidance
Addiction

Another word for yoke is "balance."  So how do we do all this?

1.  Evaluate (Things that get monitored get improved)
2.  Ask 
3.  Act