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Sensitivity – having a tender heart *2 Kings 22:16-20 *EBC Wed.
Night 11~/10~/04
Sensitivity is being aware of the pain in others because of the healing we have received from God for similar hurts.
Bill Gothard – when we harder our hearts we loose the capacity to understand the hurt of others.
*2 Cor.
1:4*
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I. Definition
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The Biblical word for /sensitivity /is /tenderheartedness/.
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*Eph.
4:32 - *
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Greek word is /eusplagchnes/
1.
“/eu/”- well and good
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“/splagchnes/” – intestines.
Figuratively it means to have bowels of compassion, to be pitiful to others
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*1 Peter 3:8 - *
! II.
The Development of Sensitivity
Josiah was eight years old when he assumed the throne of Judah.
His key to greatness was his tender heart.
*See 2 Kings 23:25*
We see Josiah’s development:
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He purposed to please the Lord (*2 Kings 22:2*)
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Josiah, as a boy, like Daniel, purposed to please God and not defile himself with the things of the world
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*Dan.
1:8 - *
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*John 17:15-16 – *
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He chose a Godly role model (*2 kings 22:2*)
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He chose David’s life as a pattern to walk by.
*/What kind of examples are we setting for those behind us to follow?/*
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*1 Cor.
10:11 - *
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*1 Thess.
1:17 – *
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*1 Peter 5:3 - *
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He kept his focus on the Lord (*2 Kings 22:2*)
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He maintained a godly balance and steadfastly followed the Lord
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*1 Cor.
15:58 - *
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He restored the place of worship (*2 Kings 22:5*)
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A Place of worship was very important to him.
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*Gen.
8:20; 26:25; 35:7 – *every place Abram went he built an altar
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Worship says something about the heart.
At age 18, Josiah started renovation the Temple and restoring worship to where it used to be.
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He was moved upon hearing the word of God (*2 Kings 22:11*)
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Does the word of God move you to obedience or can you listen and go on the way you are.
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He acknowledged the sins of his forefathers (*2 Kings 22:13*)
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He realized the consequences of sin
*III.
The Reward for Sensitivity (2 Kings 22:19)*
! IV.
Our Sensitivity
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Do we allow bitterness to cause callousness in our spirit?
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Have you chosen a godly role model to follow?
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Do you seek God with your whole heart?
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Are you sensitive to God’s voice when he speaks thru the spirit?
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