Our Commitment to Careful Living (Titus 2:11-15; Proverbs 4:23-27)
“We further covenant to maintain family and secret devotion; to reach the Bible to our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to live carefully in this present world.”
THEME: “God expects Christians to live for His glory every step of the way.”
I. Barriers to Careful Living
A. A Misunderstanding of Grace (2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Ephesians 2:10)
B. A Yielding to Laziness (2 Peter 1:3-9)
II. Requirements for Careful Living
A. Diligently Guard Your Heart
1. Guard the Gates to the Heart (Psalm 119:11)
2. Inspect the Heart
3. Purify the Heart
B. Diligently Put Away Sin (Colossians 3:5)
C. Diligently Set Your Focus (Matthew 6:19-22, 33)
D. Diligently Order Your Steps (Matthew 6:22)
1. Ask God for Wisdom (James 1:5)
2. Ask Others for Wisdom (Proverbs 15:22)
3. Delight Yourself in God (Psalm 37:4)
4. Consider Your Desires
E. Diligetnly Stay on the Path (Hebrews 12:1; 1 Timothy 6:11)