James 1: 13-15
first step towards sin is to be drawn away by human desires.
Desire gives birth to sin which then fully grows and keeps getting bigger and then BAM death!
Don't put your burdens on God for it is your own desires which is tempting you towards sin.

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Stand-Ephesians 6: 10-20

When you are having problems you should give yourself to God and let Him take over. Put on the full armor of God and He will take control. -Jason

Life is a battlefield, so you must me strengthened by God's Word.  -Aaron B.

Following Jesus means standing up for what you believe in. Face the world head-on, even though it may be rough.  -Jason

You must be filled with Truth, Righteousness, Readiness, Faith and Salvation: which is your armor in the never-ending battle of Life.  God's Word is your Sword. -Jason

You must use God's strength to combat and win the battle of the world vs Jesus.  -Aaron B.

Battle Plan: Pray, Stay Alert, Perseverance, Speak Boldly.

Sin is Real

Sin is Real

“Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk- not as unwise people, but as wise- making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless actions, but be filled with the Spirit:”

Ephesians 5: 15-18

These things should not enter your life:

• Sexual Immortality
• Impurity
• Greed
• Foolish Talk
• Crude Joking

You need to recognize!

No sexually immoral or impure or greedy person, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the Kingdom of the Messiah and of God. This means that if you fall under any of these categories, you do not have a place in God’s kingdom, heaven.

Sadly these things do become daily habits. If we do not live imitating Christ, and do not set our boundaries low, these things can and possibly will, happen to you. So you need to remember that sin is real! It happens every day to everyone.

 -Paige

You Better Recognize! -->said in gangster-like voice

In tonight's lesson, we discussed imitating Christ.  To imitate means to follow as a model or example (dictionary.com).  The example we try to set as Christians is that of Christ's love.  We are saints because we have been made in Christ's image, but even though this is true, we can still fall victim to sin.  Even sins such as sexual immorality, foolish talk, and greed.  For example...

     Recently, a famous pastor and youth speaker was scheduled to speak in Bowling Green at the Spoken Conference. Instead, he was unexpectedly arrested for an act of sexual immorality that will most likely forever haunt him and has ended any hope of continuing his ministry.  

As you can see, anyone can stray from God's path.  Sin is REAL, the wages of sin is DEATH, and God's wrath is coming on the disobedient. So, to be ensured of your future with God, don't become a partner. A partner is just another way to say participant.  If you don't wish to get caught up in sin, then don't be partners with people who you feel will lead you away from God's path. For we were darkness, but now we are light. 

So, to live Him out, remember these 3 things:

1. Speak to one another in psalms/hymns 

2. Give thanks always for everything

3. Submit to one another in fear of Christ

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