Sunday, 8/17/2025

"Choosing Faith: Moses' Model of Rejecting the World and Embracing

God's Way"

Hebrews 11:23–28 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden

for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was

beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24  By faith

Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of

Pharaoh’s daughter, 25  choosing rather to be mistreated with the

people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26  He

considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures

of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. 27  By faith he left Egypt,

not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing

him who is invisible. 28  By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled

the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch

them.

Deuteronomy 30:19 (NKJV)   I call heaven and earth as witnesses

today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing

and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your

descendants may live;

Joshua 24:15 (NKJV) And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord,

choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the

gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the

River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as

for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” or which "god" we

follow

1 Kings 18:21 Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How

much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the

Lord is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the

people were completely silent.

Moses stands as a monumental model for us, demonstrating faith

through his choices.

His life shows faith in action: rejecting what is seen (the world) and

accepting what is unseen (God's promises).

Faith Rejects the World's Prestige (v. 24)

Acts 7:25   For he supposed that his brethren would have understood

that God would deliver them by his hand, but they did not

understand.

Faith Rejects the World's Pleasure (v. 25)

Sin's pleasures are temporary, leading to lasting consequences

Psalm 73:2–19 But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were

slipping, and I was almost gone. 3  For I envied the proud when I saw

them prosper despite their wickedness. 4  They seem to live such

painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. 5  They don’t

have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems

like everyone else. 6  They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and

clothe themselves with cruelty. 7  These fat cats have everything their

hearts could ever wish for! 8  They scoff and speak only evil; in their

pride they seek to crush others. 9  They boast against the very

heavens, and their words strut throughout the earth. 10  And so the

people are dismayed and confused, drinking in all their words.

11  “What does God know?” they ask. “Does the Most High even know

what’s happening?” 12  Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life

of ease while their riches multiply. 13  Did I keep my heart pure for

nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? 14  I get nothing

but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain. 15  If I had

really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your

people. 16  So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what

a difficult task it is! 17  Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I

finally understood the destiny of the wicked. 18  Truly, you put them

on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.

19  In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by

terrors.

Faith chooses eternal joy and holiness over fleeting worldly fun,

denying self to follow God

Luke 9:23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let

him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

1 John 2:15–17   Do not love this world nor the things it offers you,

for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father

in you. 16  For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a

craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and

possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

17  And this world is fading away, along with everything that people

crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.

Faith Rejects the World's Plenty (v. 26)

Philippians 2:5–8 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus

had. 6  Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as

something to cling to. 7  Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he

took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.

When he appeared in human form, 8  he humbled himself in obedience

to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

Faith looks beyond material treasures to unseen eternal rewards,

breaking with worldly deceitfulness

Matthew 13:22 The seed that fell among the thorns represents those

who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out

by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is

produced.

Faith Rejects the World's Pressure (v. 27)

Proverbs 29:25 (GNB) It is dangerous to be concerned with what

others think of you, but if you trust the Lord, you are safe.

Faith endures pressure by focusing on the unseen God, enabling

boldness in the face of opposition.

Faith Accepts the Lord's Plans (v. 23)

Faith Accepts the Lord's Provision (v. 28)

Faith Accepts the Lord's Promises

Evaluate Your Choices Daily. Reflect on current circumstances

(career, relationships, decisions) as unique opportunities. Ask: Am I

choosing God's way (truth, righteousness) or the world's (flesh,

Satan)?

Reject Worldly Allure in Specific Areas.

Prioritize heavenly treasures over material wealth; practice

generosity, tithing, or simplifying life to focus on God's rewards.

Face fears boldly by "seeing the unseen God" through daily Scripture

and prayer.

Embrace God's Direction Actively.

Parents: Instill God's truths in your children early,

Small groups: Discuss personal "Egypt" temptations and commit to

mutual encouragement.

This week, identify one worldly thing to reject and one godly step to

accept. Share with a friend for accountability.