“I Must….”

"Must:  dei an impersonal verb, signifying 'it is necessary' or 'one must,‘ 'one ought,' is found most frequently in the Gospels and Acts and is used (a) of a necessity lying in the nature of the case e.g., John 3: 30; 2 Tim. 2:6; (b) of necessity brought about by circumstances, e.g., Matt.  26: 35, RV,...(c) of necessity as to what is required that something may be brought about, e.g., Luke 12:12, "ought;" John 3: 7; Acts 9: 6.... (d) of a  necessity of law, duty, equity, e.g., Matt.18: 33,"shouldest;" Matt. 23: 23, "ought;".... (e) of necessity arising from the determinate will  and counsel of God, e.g., Matt. 17:10; Matt. 24: 6; Matt. 26: 54; 1 Cor. 15: 53, especially regarding the salvation of men through the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ, e.g., John 3: 14; Acts 3: 21” (W. E. Vine).

“I Must….”

“He must increase, but I must decrease”

1. John 3: 30.

“I Must….”

“…I must be about my Father’s business”

1. Luke 2: 49.

“I Must….”

“I must shortly…put off this my tabernacle”

1. 2 Pet. 1: 14.

“I Must….”

“I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities…”

1. Luke 4: 43.

“I Must….”

“I must also see Rome”

1. Acts 19: 21.

“I Must….”

“…Other sheep…I must bring…”

1. John 10: 16.

“I Must….”

“I must work the works of him that sent me…”

1. John 9: 4.

“I Must….”

Our recognition and acceptance of duty largely determines our moral courage and state of maturity. “I must” should be part of our personalities, not, “Is it fun?”; “What is in it for me?”; or “How convenient is it?”