TITLE: Fine Art of Frog Kissing

TEXT: Galatians 6:7-10 ⁷Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. ⁸For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. ⁹And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. ¹⁰Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

PROPOSITION: God challenges us to do some things that are not pleasant, but very rewarding.

QUESTION: How?

KEY WORD: Ways

SCRIPTURE READING: Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. Fairy tale of “Frog Prince”

2. Theory – No beautiful girl will kiss an ugly frog.

3. Dirty work can have some rich rewards.

4. Here is the “fine art” of kissing frogs (Doing the unpleasant).

1. Positive Attitude

   1. We will be as happy as we decide to be.

   2. It will be as distasteful as we imagine it to be.

   3. We must keep a positive attitude toward the work of the Lord.

   4. Good things can / will happen working for the Lord.
      
       

2. Practical Activity

   1. Learn to enjoy your work.

   2. Jimminy Cricket – Whistle while you work

   3. See the good that will be accomplished

   4. Think if no one did your job – how would the world be different

      1. No teachers, factory workers, farmers

      2. Like – “A Wonderful Life” – impact on others
         
          

3. Prayerful Approach

   1. Prayer changes things

   2. Worry about NOTHING; Pray about EVERYTHING

   3. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God

   4. Pray before you start the difficult task – during – after
       

4. Pleasant Associations

   1. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”

   2. Many people make the work easy – Moving tables and chairs

   3. Birds of a feather – flock together.

   4. Get someone to go with you

      1. Enjoy the journey

      2. Rejoice together when it is accomplished
         
          

5. Powerful Anticipation

   1. Galatians 6:9 We will reap, if we faint not.

   2. Keep on keeping on. Don’t quit.

   3. Keep the goal in view – bumps will come.

   4. Anticipate the victory.

   5. Think how good it will be to get the job done and behind us.

Conclusion: How will kissing a few frogs help?

1. Turn sinners into children of God – Teaching, inviting

2. Turn dread into joy – Sick, lonely, grieving.

3. Turn work into pleasure.

4. Turn prodigals into faithful Christians – Restoring, Exhorting, Encouraging