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Overcoming the Religious Spirit ebook - MorningStar Ministries

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this world. These same characteristics can<br />

be found throughout <strong>the</strong> Scriptures in <strong>the</strong><br />

biographies of those who fulfilled <strong>the</strong> purpose<br />

of God in <strong>the</strong>ir generation:<br />

1. They have a clear vision of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

purpose.<br />

2. They stay focused on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

purpose.<br />

3. They have <strong>the</strong> wisdom and<br />

resolve to ga<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> necessary<br />

resources or get <strong>the</strong> training<br />

required for accomplishing <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

purpose.<br />

4. They do not associate with<br />

problem-oriented people, but<br />

with solution-oriented people.<br />

5. They refuse to let opposition<br />

stop <strong>the</strong>m. They stay resolutely<br />

on <strong>the</strong> course, fulfilling <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

purpose regardless of setbacks<br />

or disappointments.<br />

Now let’s look at each of <strong>the</strong>se in more<br />

depth as well as <strong>the</strong> stumbling blocks<br />

over which many fall and <strong>the</strong>refore fail to<br />

accomplish <strong>the</strong>ir purpose in this life.<br />

Factor number One:<br />

We must define Our Purpose.<br />

It is improbable that we will fulfill our<br />

purpose if we do not know what it is. In <strong>the</strong><br />

Scriptures, we can see that <strong>the</strong> Lord always<br />

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