Are We Not Obligated?

4. Jesus taught His disciples concerning their obligation to the multitude (John 6:5-6).

John 17:18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

Consider context of John chapter 17

a. Believers had an obligation because of the debt that we owe to others (Romans 1:14-16)

• The Christian should be able to describe himself this way:
Vs 14 I am a debtor
Vs 15 I am ready (see below)
Vs 16 I am not ashamed

1. BE READY to work
   Titus 3:1-2

2. BE READY to give an answer
   1 Peter 3:14-15

3. BE READY to give to the Lord's work
   2 Corinthians 9:1-5

b. Believers have an obligation which makes it a necessity (1Corinthians 9:16)

1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
c. Believers have an obligation because of the common enemy (2Corinthians 4:3-4)
d. Note: The proving of Philip by Christ is a common practice of God with His people (Exodus 16:4; Deuteronomy 8:1-3; Deuteronomy 13:1-3; Hebrews 11:17)

Exodus 16:4; Deuteronomy 8:1-3; 13:1-3
• Abraham serves as a perfect example
Hebrews 11:17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,