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  • II Peter 1:5-11
  • Self-control is being the master of one’s own desires.
  • Self-control is more than abstinence.
    • It is moderation in things that are right.
    • It is abstinence in things that are wrong. (Galatians 5:19-21
    • It is strict obedience in things that are commanded. (Matthew 18:18
  • Self-control
    • Is necessary for any worthwhile accomplishment.
    • How can self-control be obtained?
      • Matthew 4:4 - Jesus resisting the devil by using what was written
      • Prayer
    • Is that great quality that enables one to walk in the world and yet keep self unspotted from the world.
    • A Christian will give diligence to exercise self-control.

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  • I Peter 4:3-4
  • To be a believer in a world of unbelievers
  • To do right things in religion
    • John 4:23-24
  • To be undemoninational in a denominational world
    • Matthew 16:18
  • To live securely in an insecure world
    • I John 2:1-2
  • To live godly in an ungodly world
  • To be sustained by hope in a hopeless world
    • Hebrews 6:18-20
    • The more we know about Jesus, the stroger our hope.
    • The more we read the Word, the more we know about Jesus.
  • Brethren, it is all out for Jesus or Jesus is out of it all!

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  • Reasons why we should attend services (continued):
    • I Corinthians 11:26-32
  • Excuses made for not attending the services
    • Too tired (Matthew 6:33
    • Too busy
    • Company came (Matthew 10:37
    • Need to study for a test, finish a research paper, etc.
    • Sports team is having a tournament, game

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  • The man in the parable was traveling a road known to be dangerous.
  • About the Samaritans
    • John 4:9
    • The divided kingdom, mixed ancestry, and unlawful worship
  • The parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37
    • Knowing and applying correctly
    • Physically helping (Matthew 7:12
    • Spiritually helping (I Peter 3:15
    • Go and do the same.

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