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Step-by-Step Instructions Ephesians 4:17-24 James 1:2-4

Step-by-Step Instructions Ephesians 4:17-24 James 1:2-4. EPHESIANS 4:17-24

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Step-by-Step Instructions Ephesians 4:17-24 James 1:2-4

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  1. Step-by-Step Instructions Ephesians 4:17-24 James 1:2-4

  2. EPHESIANS 4:17-24 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. 20 You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21 Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

  3. JAMES 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

  4. PIECES OF MATURITY • SOUND DOCTRINE • LOVING, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS • GODLY CHARACTER • PASSIONATE AND VIBRANT SPIRITUALITY • MINISTRY AND SERVICE TO OTHERS • ACTIVELY AND REGULARY SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH THE LOST

  5. THE RIGHT TOOLS • The Word of God • The Holy Spirit • Trials • Body of Christ

  6. ASSUMPTIONS • You are a Christian • You want to grow to maturity

  7. DEVELOPING GODLY CHARACTER

  8. Spiritual Needs Significance Needs Belonging/Connecting Needs NEEDS Shelter/Safety Needs Physical/Survival Needs 85% of population is in bottom three levels

  9. VALUES AND BELIEFS(Our life experiences teach us how to meet those needs and, based on these experiences, we develop our values…those consistent, passionate and distinctive convictions behind all we do – the “why” behind the “what”) NEEDS(Physical/Survival, Safety/Shelter, Relational/Belonging, Emotional/Significance and Spiritual Needs)

  10. MOTIVATIONS/ATTITUDES/THOUGHTS (Our values determine our priorities, influence our decisions, motivate our thoughts and drive our lives) EMOTIONAL RESPONSES (Our ability or inability to have our needs met is usually reflected through our emotions) BEHAVIORS(Our internal values and beliefs are always demonstrated ultimately in our behaviors.)

  11. VALUES AND BELIEFS Ephesians 4:20-24 MOTIVATIONS/ATTITUDES/THOUGHTS NEEDS EMOTIONAL RESPONSES BEHAVIORS

  12. INFORMATION The Word

  13. The Word Teaches God’s Value System INFORMATION

  14. DEVELOPING SOUND DOCTRINE • Read the Word – I Peter 2:2; Nehemiah 9:3 • Study the Word – II Timothy 2:15; Nehemiah 8:8 • Memorize the Word – Psalm 119:11 • Meditate on the Word – Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2; Psalm 119:15 • Develop a biblically-based statement of faith covering the main areas of Christian doctrine – I Peter 3:15; Titus 2:1

  15. INFORMATION The Holy Spirit through the Word, body of Christ and trials reveals areas that need changing REVELATION

  16. INFORMATION The Holy Spirit through the Word, body of Christ and trials that need changing REVELATION • Often revealed through emotional spikes

  17. VALUES AND BELIEFS MOTIVATIONS/ATTITUDES/THOUGHTS NEEDS EMOTIONAL RESPONSES BEHAVIORS

  18. INFORMATION The Holy Spirit through the Word, body of Christ and trials that need changing REVELATION • Often revealed through emotional spikes • Prayer for wisdom to discern underlying values

  19. INFORMATION REVELATION Romans 12:1-2 II Cor 3:17-18 TRANSFORMATION

  20. CIRCLE OF TRANSFORMATION Repent & reject ungodly values and the devil’s lies I John 1:9; Rom 6:11-14; II Cor 10:4-5 Replace ungodly values with godly ones Eph 4:22-24; Rom 12:1-2 Seek God’s healing Psalm 30:2; 34:4 Step out in faith James 1:2-8 Persevere James 1:4 TRANSFORMATION Pursue relationships of encouragement & accountability James 5:16; Ephesians 4:15-16 Rely on the Holy Spirit Rom 8:12-13; Gal 5:16 Pray and press in to God Psalm 63:1;Eph 6:18

  21. INFORMATION REVELATION TRANSFORMATION INCARNATION

  22. INFORMATION REVELATION TRANSFORMATION INCARNATION

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