Read Ephesians 4:28. How can a “live to give” approach to life counteract the sin of stealing in thought, word and deed?
In what ways does a life of giving aid us in our mission for others to know Jesus?
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Read Ephesians 4:23-28. What is the new attitude that Paul describes in these verses?
How does that live out in one’s work life/everyday life?
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Read Ephesians 4:28. When do you find yourself living a “work to live” lifestyle?
When do you find yourself living a “work to give” lifestyle?
What is the appeal of both?
What are you working for today?
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Read Ecclesiastes 2:24-25. What possessions have you bought in the last 24 hours?
Why did you buy it?
What five gifts from God make you most thankful today?
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Read Ecclesiastes 2:22-23 and Philippians 4:4-7. When do you discover worry invading your work life?
Your everyday life?
How might you follow Paul’s worry busting description in Philippians 4:6, and turn every worry into prayer with thanksgiving and petition. What “worries” do you need to turn into prayers today?
Take time to pray for those areas today!
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Read Hebrews 11:31. What do we learn about Rahab and God in this verse?
How can her life transformation be a call to transformation in our own issues of sexuality as well as those of others?
Read 1 Corinthians 6:20. As Paul speaks hard truth in 1 Corinthians 6, he comes back to the cross.
How does the cross help you in dealing with sexual sin and receiving the forgiveness Jesus brings?
Read Matthew 5:27-28. Jesus uses the inside/outside rule for interpreting the 10 Commandments. God’s best practices govern our inward thoughts as well as our outward actions.
How do Jesus’ words apply to your life today?
Where do you need to repent?
Where do you need to change viewing habits for TV, Internet or smartphone?
Read 1 Corinthians 6:18-19. What does Paul say about our bodies and their value?
We think we can resist temptation, Paul tells us to flee because we can’t resist. What does he know about you and me that we need to remember for ourselves?
What area in your life do you need to flee sexual immorality?
Read Exodus 20:14. What is God’s goal in this command for you at this stage in your life?
Where do you need the power of the Holy Spirit to live a chaste life?
How can you go so deep with Jesus Christ that sexual purity is the glad outworking of your joyful satisfaction in Him?