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  • Galatians 5:19-23

  • I John 2:15-17 - This scripture lays out the tools of the devil.

  • Genesis 3:6 - All of the devil’s tools were used in the fall of man.

  • Selfishness causes a false sense of security.

  • Luke 12:16-21 - This man had a false sense of security in himself.

  • Psalms 14:1 - The fool says there is no God.

  • Luke 18:18-23 - the rich young ruler

  • Selfishness destroys relationships

  • Would adultery happen if selfishness was not involved?

  • There is no room for selfishess in any of our relationships, whether they are earthly or spiritual.

  • Romans 12:3 - condemnations against selfishness

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  • II Kings 5:1-12 - the story of Naaman the leper

  • The difference between king and prophet

  • Naaman brought his letter to the king, but he really needed to speak to God’s prophet Elisha.

  • Luke 19:10 - Jesus is the one to whom we must point others for salvation.

  • II Kings 5:7 - We must be careful not to assume what we do not know as the king of Israel did.

  • The difference between wave and wash

  • II Kings 5:11 - Naaman had already decided how God was going to cure him.

  • Am I obeying all of what is written in God’s word? Let us not presume what God wants us to do like Naaman did.

  • The difference between Pharpar and Jordan

  • II Kings 5:12

  • Leviticus 10:1-4 - What difference did the fire make for Nadab and Abihu? It was the difference between life and death!

  • Galatians 1:8 - What difference does the message make? It’s the difference between being acceptable or not before God!

  • Hebrews 8:4-5 - Like Moses, we are to work according to the pattern God has shown us.

  • II Kings 5:13-14 - Naaman obeyed God and was cleansed.

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  • Matthew 19:16-17 - How can we know who or what is good? God is the basis for what is good. He decides what is good and informs us through His word.

  • Examples of firm “goodness” include Jesus cleansing the temple (Matthew 21. How does this compare to our modern culture’s view of “goodness,” especially goodness in religion?

  • A good religious person will find truth and follow it sincerely.

  • Matthew 7:17-19 - Is a Christian’s life characterized by simply abstaining from sinful activities? Certainly not! We must go out and do good!

  • Matthew 7:13 - Many people tend to do what is easy instead of what is good.

  • In what way does Tabitha serve as an example of “good words” (Acts 9:36-39? Her service was a way of life, not just an isolated instance or two of goodness.

  • III John 1?

  • Being prideful and making it difficult for others to serve God is certainly not good.

  • Walking in truth and helping others as Gaius and Demetrius did is the kind of goodness we should emulate.

  • What are the practical benefits or results of a Christian being truly good?

  • I Timothy 2:15 - We silence the ignorance of foolish men.

  • Earthly relationships are more pleasant and peaceful because people appreciate our goodness.

  • It glorifies God.

  • It gives self respect.

  • It helps others.

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