WHEN I WANT TO QUIT
2 Timothy 4:1-8


When you are tempted to quit the race that is required of the Christian to run... 


1 - CONSIDER CHRIST AND THE ROAD HE TROD TO CALVARY {Heb 12:1-3} 
A - JESUS IS OUR PATTERN FOR ENDURANCE - much less is required of us 
B - JESUS IS OUR POWER FOR ENDURANCE


2 - CONSIDER THE NEW CONVERTS {Psalm 126:6} 
A - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO THEM - those who came to Christ through your efforts look up to you and need you 
B - THE REJOICING THEY BRING YOU


3 - CONSIDER THE CONSISTENT CHRISTIAN {2 Tim 3:10-11} 
A - THEY SHOW THE POSSIBILITY OF STAYING IN THE RACE - they have trials just as you do 
B - THEY SHOW THE PATTERN FOR STAYING IN THE RACE - get close to them to see how they do it


4 - CONSIDER THE CHASTISEMENT OF GOD {1 Cor 11:31-32} 
-God's chastisement is to get us back on track


5 - CONSIDER THE CHILDREN {2 Sam 10:12} 
-Children need parents who love the Lord


6 - CONSIDER THE COMFORTER {John 14:26} 
-The Holy Spirit will show you that your service to the Lord is not in vain and reminds you of God's promises


7 - CONSIDER THE COMING OF CHRIST AND CROWNS IN GLORY {2 Tim 4:8} 
-Many are motivated because of rewards that lie ahead