• Matthew 5:18 - The iota is the smallest letter in the Greek or Hebrew alphabets.
• There are at least 400 different translations of the Bible. There are an estimated 5.8 billion copies of the Bible currently in existence.
• Are you are peace with where you are right now?
  • Philippians 3:20
  • I John 2:15, 17
  • Hebrews 13:14
  • I Peter 2:2
  • Colossians 3:2
  • Romans 12:2
  • Are you confident you have an eternal home ahead of you?
• How much time do people spend on social media per day?
  • 1 hour per day = half a month per year
  • 2 hours per day = 1 month per year
  • 3 hours per day = 45 days per year
  • 4 hours per day = 2 months per year
• If you timed how long you spend in prayer every day, how would that balance out with social media?
  • Luke 9:23
  • James 4:7
  • I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Luke 20 (continued)

Luke 20:45-47 - Beware of the scribes

• Jesus warned about the scribes because they were influential in society. They knew the Law of Moses, but were leading people astray. They were not properly caring for widows (“devouring” their houses) and actign pious in public just for show.

Luke 21

Luke 21:1-4 - The poor widow’s offering

• Percentage-wise, the widow was putting in significantly more than the wealthy.

Luke 21:5-36 - Jesus prophesies about wars and persecution

• Luke 21:13 - Persecution was coming, but it would be an opportunity for them to bear witness of Jesus.
• Luke 21:34-36 - Jesus warned them to not get so involved in worldly things that they missed the signs they should be watching for.

Introduction

• Genesis 26:3
• Exodus 33:14
• Joshua 1:5 - “I will be with you”
• Luke 13:22-28
• Fathers should be there! Fathers matter.

Step up and deliver fatherly love!

• Ephesians 6:4
• Philippians 3:17 - Follow good examples.
• It is our job as fathers to be there and be that example.
• I Timothy 5:8, 14 - A father must do more than just bring home a paycheck.
• I Timothy 3:4-5 - If you’re only bringing home a paycheck, how would you be qualified to be an elder?

Don’t underestimate the influence your love has on your family.

• I John 3:16
• Matthew 18:21-22, 27, 30-35 - Be gracious with others!
• Your grace will set the tone in your family.
• I Thessalonians 2:5-12 - Paul was there to encourage and show tender love, just like a father should.

• Baptist press survey:
  • “If a child is the first person in a household to become a Christian, there is a 3.5 percent probability everyone else in the household will follow.
  • If the mothers is the first to become a Christian, there is a 17 percent probability everyone else in the household will follow.
  • But if the father is first, there is a 93 percent probability everyone else in the household will follow.”

Learn how to say “No.”

• I Samuel 3:13; 2:33 - Eli talked to his sons, but did not do enough to correct their behavior.
• Colossians 3:21
• Hebrews 12:7-11
• As fathers, we must make sure discipline is present in the house.
• Proverbs 13:24 - Discipline is what you do for children you love.
• Proverbs 19:18; 23:13; 29:15-17
• A child who has always gotten what he wants will have trouble submitting to God.

Porn is often a response to EMOTIONS.

• Proverbs 7:25
• Porn often becomes a way of medicating emotions rather than dealing with them properly.
• The Way of Escape - Jacob Hudgins
• Genesis 4:5
• Genesis 25:29-34 - Esau despised his birthright.
• I Kings 19:3, 10

I need to adjust back to wholesome ENTERTAINMENT.

• Psalms 16:8-11
• Jeremiah 2:13
• Porn is like drinking salt water. It may seem like a solution when you are in distress, but it will kill you in the end.
• Jeremiah 4:13
• There will be a period almost like withdrawal when you quit porn.
• When we quit junk food, we must get used to the flavor of healthy food again.

I need to find proper outlets for STRESS.

• Porn seems to offer freedom, but it enslaves us.
• Matthew 11:28
• Psalms 55:1-2, 16-19, 22-23

“Dealing productively with my emotions”

• Have I talked to God about this? (I Peter 5:7)
• Can/should I do anything about it? (Matthew 5:24)
• Are there some things I must accept? (Luke 16:25)
• What does God say about my situation? (I Thessalonians 4:3-5)
• Can others help? (Galatians 6:1-2)

MYTH: I need to have sex (I Corinthians 7:8-9)

MYTH: Marriage will solve my sexual problems (II Samuel 11:4)

• David was married at this time to multiple women!

Introduction

• James 1:26

Matthew 12:30-37

• Mark 3:30 - They were claiming He was doing His miracles by the power of Satan.
• Matthew 12:28-29
• Language comes out of the heart. If the heart is bad, the language will be also.
• Matthew 15:17
• There are some words like “hell” that are good, Biblical words, but they should not be used in a flippant way that cheapens the meaning of the word.
• How much more so for the name of God!
• Ezra 9:6 - “Oh my God”

Ephesians 4:29; 5:3-5

• Avoid things that are vulgar, impure, or unkind.
• Be careful of innuendo. It is possible to say impure things while only using “good” words.

Colossians 3:8; 4:5-6

• We want to show love to others!

James 3:9-10

• Consistently use good speech.

I Peter 3:10

• Don’t speak evil or be deceitful.

Euphemisms

• The main principal is respect for God.

Word origins

• I Corinthians 10:27-28 - Meat offered to idols.

Conclusion

• Language is serious to God!
• James 1:26