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You Are A Committee Of One.

Webster’s Definition: Committee Of One

Noun

1. An individual person designated to function alone as a committee.

Society teaches us that we are a committee of one and that each one of us must do the right thing.

The US Army

The Army recently scrapped its memorable advertising slogan, ”Be all you can be,” and replaced it with one intended to appeal to the individualism and independence of today’s youth: ”An Army of one.”

Smokey Bear

For many years public service announcements on the radio have showcased Smokey Bear saying, “Only You can prevent forest fires.” The meaning is clear. Everyone venturing into the forest is expected to handle fire responsibly.

Some things in life depend on just us. We are the bottom line. There is no one else to blame. We then must strive to be responsible.

“The Buck Stops Here”

Last year during a visit to President Harry Truman’s Library, I took note of his signature desktop motto. “The Buck Stops Here.” Seeing that one plaque was one of the more memorial highlights of the tour. The President made it plain, he wasn’t passing the buck, but will to stand up and face the challenge.

We Have Biblical Examples

• Ester Was A Committee Of One When She Went Before The King.
• Elijah On Mt. Carmel Was A Committee Of One.
• David Was A Committee Of One Fighting Goliath’s.

 Staying In Church And Being Saved Is Up To You!

Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

“Save Thyself,” Is Still The Message!!

• Each one must want to be saved enough to make the effort.
• The fact is most preachers want to see some folks saved more than they do.
• If you are no longer saved today, you have no one to blame but yourself.

 You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Staying Saved.

Protecting Yourself From False Doctrine is Up To You.

1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

Paul’s advice warned Timothy to:

• Watch yourself
• Be careful
• Pay attention to your personal life
• Pay attention to your doctrine
• Your life depends on it
• Others are looking at you to follow your steps
• It’s up to you Timothy.

You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Spiritual Carefulness.

Holding On To This Apostolic Message, Is Your Responsibility.

The Apostles spoke to the church warning them to protect themselves from false doctrine.

Col 2:8  Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

2 Pe 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

2 Tim 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

• Be careful what holiness and doctrinal arguments you listen to.
• Smooth talkers will lead you astray from truth if you let them beguile you.
• Some try to reason the Acts 2:38 truth and holiness standards away.
• You cannot let them lead you into delusion.
• False doctrine is just an “amen” away.
• If you don’t know the truth, your soul is on the line.
• You are an army of one in protecting your soul.

You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Resisting Error.

Being Ready For The Coming Of the Lord Is Up To You.

Matt. 24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

• The ‘watch ye’ is understood. It’s your job to watch.
• Watch, Jesus is coming.
• Watch, you have to get yourself ready, and be ready.
• Watch, it’s up to you.
• ‘Preppers’ prepare for potential national and end time disaster.
• They believe survival is up to them individually.
• Some are preparing more for government failure and stockpiling for the tribulation than they are preparing their hearts for the coming of the Lord.

You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Being Ready For The Lord’s Return.

Getting Past Grudges And Hurts Is Up To You.

James 5:9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

• How long will you let this battle go one?
• You hold the key to the door of Peace.
• If you don’t forgive others, God won’t forgive you.
• It’s your call.

You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Forgiving Others.

Restoration Is Your Duty.

Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

• Don’t be foolish and act too holy to love and restore the fallen.
• Restoration is your duty.

You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Restoration

Worship Is Your Job

Psalms 150:6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

• Worship Is Everybody’s Business

• How can anyone be so spiritual clueless as to feel comfortable letting others do the praising for them?
• Don’t let worship leader or praise team do the worshipping for you. It’s your job to praise the Lord.
• Worship is everybody’s business
• Don’t let the same old six or seven lead out in worship. You do it.
• Let everything that has breath… It’s up to you.

You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Worship.

You Are A Committee Of One In The Prayer Room.

James 5:16 … The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

• Your prayer is powerful.
• Your prayer can flip the switch the kills the power of the enemy.
• Your prayer is the bottom line of spiritual defense.
• We fight the evil on our knees.
• The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man

You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Prayer.

Being A Witness Is Your Job Too.

Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

You Are A Committee Of One When It Comes To Soul Winning.