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How Deep is Your. Love?. THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY. How Deep is Your. Love?. THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY. taking a drive on a country road hearing your favorite song on the radio lying in bed listening to the rain outside a bubble bath r unning through a sprinkler
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How Deep is Your Love?
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY How Deep is Your Love?
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY • taking a drive on a country road • hearing your favorite song on the radio • lying in bed listening to the rain outside • a bubble bath • running through a sprinkler • laughing for no reason at all • walking up and realizing it’s Saturday instead of Friday and you can sleep in. How Deep is Your Love?
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY • swinging on a swing • winning a competitive game • making (and eating) chocolate chip cookies • riding the biggest and best roller coaster in the world • watching a sunrise • finding a $20 bill in the pocket of pants or a jacket you haven’t worn for a while How Deep is Your Love?
6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 How Deep is Your Love?
How Deep is Your Love?
6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 “Love takes no joy in evil of any kind whether it is our own sin or the sins of other people.” How Deep is Your Love?
6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 How Deep is Your Love?
6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. Isaiah 5:20 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL 1. Does not take sin seriously How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL 1. Does not take sin seriously 1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL 1. Does not take sin seriously 1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 “mourning the dead” How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL 1. Does not take sin seriously 1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 “mourning the dead” How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL 1. Does not take sin seriously 1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 “mourning the dead” How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL 1. Does not take sin seriously “Men must see the infinite beauty of holiness and the infinite damnability of sin.” 1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL 1. Does not take sin seriously “Our one security against sin lies in our being shocked at it. When we cease to take a serious view of sin we are in a perilous position.” 1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on enemies How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on enemies Gossips How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on enemies Gossips • Exaggerates a little • Tells people the way it is • Little hazy with the facts • Asks prayer for people’s weaknesses • Tells others so they can help How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on our enemies Gossips “Gloating over the shortcomings and sins of others usually with the intention of making them look worse and us look better.” How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Proverbs 10:19 19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Proverbs 11:13 13A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. Proverbs 13:3 3 He guards his mouth preserves his life and the one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on our enemies Gossips How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Proverbs 20:19 19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. Proverbs 25:28 28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on our enemies Gossips How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Proverbs 10:19 19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Proverbs 11:13 13A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. Proverbs 13:3 3 He guards his mouth preserves his life and the one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on our enemies Gossips How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Talking too much can lead to gossip - Proverbs 20:19 19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on our enemies Gossips How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS WE REJOICE IN EVIL Talking too much can lead to gossip - Proverbs 20:19 19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. Avoid associating with a gossip - Proverbs 20:19 19 A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. Does not take sin seriously Hopes & prays for evil to fall on our enemies Gossips How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 Rejoice in the truth How Deep is Your Love?
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WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Peter Jesus How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Peter Mary Jesus How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Peter Mary Woman at the Well Jesus How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Peter Mary Woman at the Well Zacchaeus Jesus How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Peter Mary Woman at the Well Zacchaeus Adulterous Woman Jesus How Deep is Your Love?
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 How Deep is Your Love?
4(God) is patient, (God) is kind. (God) does not envy, (God) does not boast, (God)is not proud. 5(God) is not rude, (God) is not self-seeking, (God) is not easily angered, (God) keeps no record of wrongs. 6(God) does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7(God) always protects, (God)always trusts, (God)always hopes, (God) always perseveres. 8(God) never fails. How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others 8Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.1 Peter 4:8 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others 29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 • We will not listen or willingly inquire after ill concerning one another. • That if we do hear any ill of each other, we will not be forward to believe it. • That as soon as possible, we will communicate what we hear by speaking or writing to the person concerned. • That until we have done this, we will not write or speak a syllable of it to any other person. • That neither will we mention it after we • have done this to any other person. • 6. That we will not make any exception to • any of these rules unless we think • ourselves absolutely obliged in • confidence. • John Wesley Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others 29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others Confront evil How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others Confront evil 1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. 2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fellowship the man who did this? 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others Confront evil 3Even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. And I have already passed judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. 4When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present, 5hand this man over to Satan, so that the sinful nature[a] may be destroyed and his spirit saved on the day of the Lord. 6Your boasting is not good. 1 Corinthians 5:3-6 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others Confront evil 3Even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. And I have already passed judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. 4When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present, 5hand this man over to Satan, so that the sinful nature[a] may be destroyed and his spirit saved on the day of the Lord. 6Your boasting is not good. 1 Corinthians 5:3-6 How Deep is Your Love?
WAYS TO OVERCOME REJOICING IN EVIL Rejoice in the truth Does not broadcast sins of others Confront evil 6The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient for him. 7Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. 2 Corinthians 2:6-8 How Deep is Your Love?
Taking It Home • 1. What makes you happy? • 2. Have you ever taken joy in someone else’s failure or “fall”? • 3. Would people say you are a “plus” person or a “minus” person? Which of the following can you do to become a “plus” person? • commit to speaking only words that built up. • refuse to broadcast or listen to the bad news about others • boldly confront the evil of others. • 4. Review John Wesley’s six fold covenant. Do you think making a covenant like that with yourself or in your group would help you not rejoice in evil? How? How Deep is Your Love?
How Deep is Your Love?