Introduction

  • Galatians 2:20
  • What is the difference between saying, “I go to church” and “Christ lives in me”?
  • Obeying God involves a complete change of life.
  • Matthew 22:37
  • Romans 6:4, 6
  • I John 1:6-8
  • Acts 2:42 – Obeying Christ involves changing habits and routines.
  • I Corinthians 15:33
  • James 4:4

Physical

  • II Corinthians 11:23-28 – What was Paul’s attitude toward his physical body?
  • I Timothy 2:9; 4:6
  • Our attitude toward our body should change completely.

Mental

  • Colossians 3:1
  • Luke 23:33 – Jesus had a different mindset! We are trying to be like this.

Emotional

  • Philippians 3:20
  • I Thessalonians 2:19 – Paul rejoiced because of other Christians
  • III John 1:4
  • Our joy is pinned on God.

Social

  • I Kings 22:8-9, 13-14 – The prophets did not have many friends! If we are speaking truth, we may not have many friends either.
  • I Peter 4:11
  • I must be willing to give up my social life if that’s what it takes to serve God.

Financial / vocation

  • Philippians 3:4-11
  • Can we serve God in our line of work?

Death / eternity

  • Philippians 1:21 – To die is gain!