Developing Godly Values

Introduction:

Col. 3:1-17 – we must concern ourselves w/developing the new life, so that we will be conformed to the likeness of Jesus. Imagine…potential sitting in this room! The reality is that we have potential to have a good productive and blessed life with Jesus Christ! But simply being baptized alone will NOT insure sustained life. If basic necessities for sustaining/developing spiritual life are met – Christian life can do nothing but grow!

I. Understand that you have been born for ________________!

A. Birth is a __________ in life – not the goal!

1. God’s will is that we grow to spiritual maturity!

2. Eph. 4:15-16; (grow up) Col. 1:28 – to be complete in Christ.

a) See also Col. 2:6-7 – rooted; built up.

b) Heb. 6:1 – press on toward ______________.

c) 2 Pet. 3:18 – _________ in grace/knowledge of Christ.

II. How was your attitude before coming to Christ?

A. w/o knowledge; understanding? _______________ to sin?

B. Notice way Paul described way of the Gentiles in His day:

1. Rom 1:21-22; Eph. 4:17-19

C. Contrast w/Christian. Eph. 4:20-22

1. See Eph. 4:23

2. Christians to acquire a Christian mentality as a means of being ________________. Rom. 12:1-2; Col. 3:10

D. Desire to be a Christian, start living like one, start ____________ like one!

1. Why? We = ______________ of our thinking. Prov. 4:23; 23:7

2. Learn to think as Jesus did. See from His perspective

3. See Mt. 11:29; Jhn. 13:15; Phil. 2:5

III. How do we acquire the mind of Christ?

A. His __________ has been revealed in what He said & did.

B. We must ___________ on regular basis. 2 Tim. 2:15; Phil 4:8-9

IV. Then…put what you learn into ________________!

A. 1 Jhn. 2:29 – Practice _____________! Look to Jesus as an example. Seek to control your life by using His example as a ___________ to follow. Heb. 12:1-2.

B. We are far from perfect. fight a daily battle with sin.

1. 1 Cor. 10:13. _________ will help us as we go through life.

IV. A Godly value system will help you stop ________________ sin!

A. 1 Jhn. 2:1-5 - stop rebelling against God & His will.

B. It should also be understood that we will sin! 1 Jhn. 1:8-10.

V. A Godly value system will help you _______________ the world!

A. 1 Jhn. 5:4 – Don’t conform to the standards of the world.

B. quit living to please ______________! Gal. 1:10

Conclusion:

A. Col. 3:1-17 - this is the person who has developed Godly values!

B. Does this describe you?



Developing Godly Values Introduction: Col. 3:1-17 – we must concern ourselves w/developing the new life, so that we will be conformed to the likeness of Jesus. Imagine…potential sitting in this room! The reality is that we have potential to have a good productive and blessed life with Jesus Christ! But simply being baptized alone will NOT insure sustained life. If basic necessities for sustaining/developing spiritual life are met – Christian life can do nothing but grow! I. Understand that you have been born for ________________! A. Birth is a __________ in life – not the goal! 1. God’s will is that we grow to spiritual maturity! 2. Eph. 4:15-16; (grow up) Col. 1:28 – to be complete in Christ. a) See also Col. 2:6-7 – rooted; built up. b) Heb. 6:1 – press on toward ______________. c) 2 Pet. 3:18 – _________ in grace/knowledge of Christ. II. How was your attitude before coming to Christ? A. w/o knowledge; understanding? _______________ to sin? B. Notice way Paul described way of the Gentiles in His day: 1. Rom 1:21-22; Eph. 4:17-19 C. Contrast w/Christian. Eph. 4:20-22 1. See Eph. 4:23 2. Christians to acquire a Christian mentality as a means of being ________________. Rom. 12:1-2; Col. 3:10 D. Desire to be a Christian, start living like one, start ____________ like one! 1. Why? We = ______________ of our thinking. Prov. 4:23; 23:7 2. Learn to think as Jesus did. See from His perspective 3. See Mt. 11:29; Jhn. 13:15; Phil. 2:5 III. How do we acquire the mind of Christ? A. His __________ has been revealed in what He said & did. B. We must ___________ on regular basis. 2 Tim. 2:15; Phil 4:8-9 IV. Then…put what you learn into ________________! A. 1 Jhn. 2:29 – Practice _____________! Look to Jesus as an example. Seek to control your life by using His example as a ___________ to follow. Heb. 12:1-2. B. We are far from perfect. fight a daily battle with sin. 1. 1 Cor. 10:13. _________ will help us as we go through life. IV. A Godly value system will help you stop ________________ sin! A. 1 Jhn. 2:1-5 - stop rebelling against God & His will. B. It should also be understood that we will sin! 1 Jhn. 1:8-10. V. A Godly value system will help you _______________ the world! A. 1 Jhn. 5:4 – Don’t conform to the standards of the world. B. quit living to please ______________! Gal. 1:10 Conclusion: A. Col. 3:1-17 - this is the person who has developed Godly values! B. Does this describe you?