OUR NEW LIFE IN THE CITY OF GOD:

Conscientious Hands
Ephesians 4:28

I. THE CROOK
A. THE ANATOMY OF A CROOK
1. Kléptō
2. To steal something without the ______________
of the owner.
 P____________________
 P____________________
 P____________________
 P____________________
 P____________________
 P____________________

3. New Testament Usage:

B. THE ASPIRATION OF A CROOK
1. “I want something that doesn’t _________ to me.”
2. “I want something without having to ______ for it.”

3. “I would rather be _________.”
4. “I am content to reap the benefits of someone
else’s ___________________.”

II. THE CONSCIENTIOUS
A. THE PRINCIPLES
1. Citizens of the City of God are called to ________.

2. Citizens of the City of God are called to do honest
__________.

3. Work has always been a part of God’s
__________ for his people.

4. Work is an important part of fulfilling our
________________.

5. Work should reflect a Christian ______________.

B. THE PURPOSE OF CONSCIENTIOUS HANDS

1. We work in order to be a _______________.