Live as You are Called 1 CORINTHIANS 7:17-24 Contexts and Callings Remain in the context you were in when called unless led otherwise Dont think altering external circumstances is key to pleasing God The key to pleasing God is being faithful where you are The time and place to be used is here and now Understanding the Call Word Check Tests ones ability to understand or receive a word from God personally and apply it The way God calls us to attention and moves us 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Brings an inner conviction that is meant to push you in the direction that God is calling you Spoken to us from reading, conscience, or miraculous work Understanding the Call Integrity Check A test God uses to evaluate intentions and reveal character Usually done to ready us for ministry 1 Samuel 15 Daniel 1:8-21 Understanding the Call Obedience Check How you learn to recognize, understand, and obey Gods voice Often does to remove idols Genesis 22 Tests how far we are willing to go for God Sometimes these checks overlap and intersect each other Why He Calls Us We are Bondservants of Christ Bought with a Price! Galatians 2:20 1 Corinthians 3:9 Because He is worthy What is he calling you to?