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Introduction
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What does it mean to follow and obey God’s will?
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John 8:42, 44, 47
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What does God require of us?
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How can we be faithful to God in everyday life?
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Values taught in the Bible are often opposite of worldly values.
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Christian values
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Ephesians 4:25-32
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II Timothy 2:22-26
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Ten values or principles for living a Christian life
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Worship only God – Mark 12:29-30; Matthew 6:24
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Anything that takes us away from our devotion to God becomes an idol or false god.
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Colossians 3:5
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Respect all people – Mark 12:31; Luke 6:27-28, 31-33; Matthew 7:12
- Love – “agape” love: respect, affection, benevolence, good-will, and concern for the welfare of others.
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Be humble – I Corinthians 10:23-24; Philippians 2:2-4, 5-8
- Every soul is as valuable to God as our own.
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Be honest – Proverbs 12:22; 24:28; 20:10
- Honesty and integrity are held as very important values throughout the Bible.
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Live a moral life – Mark 7:20-22; I Corinthians 6:9-10
- Immorality comes in many forms.
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Be generous – Proverbs 28:27; Matthew 25:41-46; Acts 20:35; I John 3:17; James 2:14-17; II Corinthians 9:7; I Timothy 6:17-19
- The Bible tells us to share generously with those in need.
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Don’t be a hypocrite – Matthew 23:27-28; 15:8; 7:1-5; Romans 2:21-24
- If we claim to be Christians, but we do not let Jesus’ teachings guide our lives, we are hypocrites.
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Don’t be self-righteous – Romans 3:23; I John 1:8; Proverbs 26:12; Matthew 7:1-5; Galatians 6:1-3
- No one is perfect; we are all sinners in one way or another.
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Don’t hold a grudge – Proverbs 15:11; 19:11; Romans 12:17-21; Ephesians 4:31-32
- Jesus said there is no place for hatred, holding a grudge, or seeking revenge and retaliation in the life of a Christian.
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Forgive others – Matthew 6:14-15; Ephesians 4:32; Matthew 18:21-22; Colossians 3:12-14
- In the same way that God forgives us, we must be merciful and forgive other people.
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DL
December 22, 2019
For further study, see also:
cheating
forgiveness
generosity
grudges
hatred
honesty
humility
hypocrisy
idolatry
love
lying
morality
respect
revenge
values
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