Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007

Survival Skills in the World

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Ephesians 5:1-16

To Survive & Thrive - Love
Love is a learned response – imitate it
Our Example is Christ

To Survive just say “no”

Bad behavior doesn’t belong in our community
Say no to immorality
Just say no to impure principles
Just say no to covetousness

Bad conversation does not belong
Say no to filthy talk
Just say no to stupid comments
Just say no to vulgar jokes

If you don’t say no you won’t survive!
There is an inheritance to gain
There is a hell to shun

To Survive walk in the light
You are in the spotlight – avoid dark deeds
Determine to do what is acceptable to God

To Survive expose the darkness
Fruit doesn’t grow in the dark

To Survive live transparent lives
Light & direction follows obedience

To Survive live wise lives
make the best use of your time

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Thursday, Jun 07, 2007

The Worthwhile Life - Part 2

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Ephesians 4:25-32

It is A life of honesty
Pseudo – that which masquerades as truth Put away lying = lay it aside

Speak the truth
Because we are a “members only” group
Lies bring pain and confusion to the group

A life of resolved issues
Anger has it’s purpose – to motivate

Anger has it’s dangers
Excessive anger results in sin
This tells us how much we can be angry
“and do not sin”

Extended anger results in satanic attack
This tells us how long we can be angry
“do not let the sun go down”

A life of giving
Quit stealing! “Thou shalt not!”
Start working
“labor” is good for you & results in success
Give generously
The purpose of prosperity is charity

A life of encouragement

Stop corrupt communication
Corrupt = useless / harmful

Start building people up
Edify them – give them the good stuff
Impart grace – good speech is a gift

A life of fellowship
Don’t grieve God with disobedience
Stealing / anger / lying
You were sealed for eternity

A life of kindness
Bitterness – sour condition of the heart
Wrath – verbal explosion of the heart
Anger – physical explosion of the heart
Clamor – outcry of anger
Evil speaking – slanderous words
Malice – the desire to injure

Be kind – a mild response
Tenderhearted – a merciful response
Forgiving – gracious pardon
Our example – as God in Christ forgave

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