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CAN’T; SHAN’T; WON’T. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (TNIV). All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that all God's people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (TNIV).
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2 Timothy 3:16-17 (TNIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that all God's people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (TNIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that all God's people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (TNIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that all God's people may be thoroughly equipped for every good work
We are called to be different • Romans 12: 2“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” • 2 Corinthians 3: 18“And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory”
James 1:23-25 (TNIV) “Those who listen to the word but do not do what it says are like people who look at their faces in a mirror and, after looking at themselves, go away and immediately forget what they look like. But those who look intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continue in it – not forgetting what they have heard but doing it – they will be blessed in what they do”
James 1:23-25 (TNIV) “Those who listen to the word but do not do what it says are like people who look at their faces in a mirror and, after looking at themselves, go away and immediately forget what they look like. But those who look intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continue in it – not forgetting what they have heard but doing it – they will be blessed in what they do”
Examples • Joseph • Can’t allow circumstances to dictate • Daniel • Shan’t compromise my beliefs • Esther & Mordecai • Won’t back down in the face of injustice
God’s Purpose for Us Romans 8: 28-29 (NLT) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters.”
God’s Purpose for Us Romans 8: 28-29 (NLT) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters.”
Love in action Integrity & honesty Perseverance Faith & faithfulness Forgiveness Hospitality Kindness Obedience & submission Discipline Courtesy Truthfulness Grace & graciousness Prayer & quiet times Witnessing to others Being joyful Not worrying/fearing Self control Generosity Patience Being at peace Showing mercy Victorious Living