The Spirit of Excellence

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” Colossians 3:23 NKJV

❖ IT’S A SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE, NOT A SPIRIT OF PERFECTION!

1. EXCELLENCE IS A SPIRIT, NOT A SKILL!

“Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him...”

Daniel 6:3 NKJV

“...he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward

Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.”

Daniel 6:10 NLT

2. EXCELLENCE NEVER SETTLES FOR LESS, BUT STRIVES FOR MORE!

“Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more.”

1 Thessalonians 4:1 NASB

“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 NKJV

3. EXCELLENCE DOESN’T COME FROM WHAT I DO, IT COMES FROM WHAT HE’S DONE!

“We love, because He first loved us.”

1 John 4:19 NASB

“The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant...”

Matthew 25:23 NLT

VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS

1) How often do you exercise Colossians 3:23 in your life? (ministry, family, work, etc.) Share.

2) Are you one to settle for less or do you challenge yourself to improve? In what areas of your life are you trying to “excel still more”? Share.

3) What has He done for you that causes you to give your absolute best? Why do you worship the way you do? Share.

4) What is something you took away from the message? Share.