Introduction

• Titus 2:11-14
• God makes it simple: one thing or the other.

Sin always comes with poison.

• Titus 3:3 - There is something pleasurable about sin.
• Hebrews 11:25
• Proverbs 5:3-5 - Adultery is only a temporary pleasure.
• Proverbs 20:17
• Ecclesiastes 2:1
• Ephesians 2:10
• Ephesians 3:14-19 - This is the life God wants for us!
• Ephesians 4:22

Temptations have always been around and always will be.

• James 4:4 - friendship with the world vs. God
• I John 2:15-17
• Ecclesiastes 1:9
• I Timothy 2:9
• Think about hte effect you are having on others.
• I Timothy 4:12
• You are already valuable as a child of God. You don’t have to seek value by dressing immodestly.
• Luke 17:1

There is tremendous joy in living God’s way!

• Galatians 5:22
• What do we gain from doing things God’s way?
  • A strong, secure family - Titus 2:3-4
  • A blissful marriage - I Corinthians 7:3-4
  • A solid reputation
• I Peter 3:3 - There’s not some better life out there!

The life God has mapped out for us is a good life. And the retirement plan is out of this world!

• Titus 2:12