Modern Dancing & Today’s Christian

Modern Dancing & Today’s Christian

All Christians are called up upon to make decisions concerning the practices in which they will engage. God expects us to make our decisions based upon His word. We are to keep Him & His word first in our lives. Purpose of the lesson is to take an honest look at dancing and base it to the way the Bible specifies how we live. This is the time of year when JRs/SRs in high school to attend the prom. Many people, religious ones included, have no problem w/their children attending these types of social activities. The bible, as in all matters, gives us guidance in this area.

I. Is It A ____________ to Dance?

A. There are ____________ different kinds of dancing in the Bible:

1. Judges 21:21 – ___________________

2. Psa. 149:3; 150:4; Ex. 15:19-21 – ___________________

3. Eccl. 3:4; Psa 30:11 – ______________________

4. Jer. 31:13; Lk. 15:25 – ____________________

5. 2 Sam. 6:14, 16; Judges 11:34; Ex. 32:19; 1 Sam. 18:6; 30:16 – in times of ______________________

6. Mt. 14:6; Mk. 6:22 – _____________________ dancing

B. Modern day dance defined: that which causes _______________ or close body movements causing improper desires.

C. It is evident that some dances are not sinful.

1. In the entire Bible, there is not one example of __________ dancing.

II. Modern Dance & the New Testament.

A. Consider the popular dance these days: bumping & grinding.

B. Would this type of dancing be designated as a sin by passages in the New Testament?

1. Gal. 5:19-21 – the lust of the flesh.

a. 5:19 – sensuality - refers to _______ & sexual excesses.

b. Thayer: filthy words, ____________ bodily movements and unchaste handling of males and females.”

2. 5:21 - carousing causes one _______ to inherit the kingdom of God.

3. The phrase, “And such like...”?

a. includes things that pertained to lewdness or _________.

C. As Christians, we are to be governed by the principles of the Bible.

1. Rom. 12:2; 9; 21 - The _______________ in which to live by.

2. Romans 8:5-8 – Are you ____________ minded?

III. Modern Dance Violates Christian Principles.

A. Modern dance violates 4 basic principles of being a Christian.

1. A Christian should try to avoid any _______________ which brings forth an unnecessary risk to His spiritual life.

2. 1 Thess. 5:21-22 - Dancing is not conducive to ____________ living.

3. Dancing arouses ____________ which cannot be honorably fulfilled.

4. Dancing compromises our _____________________ as a Christian.

Conclusion

A. Parents…what can you do to help here?

B. Let’s work together to help our kids be the best they can be!



Modern Dancing & Today’s Christian All Christians are called up upon to make decisions concerning the practices in which they will engage. God expects us to make our decisions based upon His word. We are to keep Him & His word first in our lives. Purpose of the lesson is to take an honest look at dancing and base it to the way the Bible specifies how we live. This is the time of year when JRs/SRs in high school to attend the prom. Many people, religious ones included, have no problem w/their children attending these types of social activities. The bible, as in all matters, gives us guidance in this area. I. Is It A ____________ to Dance? A. There are ____________ different kinds of dancing in the Bible: 1. Judges 21:21 – ___________________ 2. Psa. 149:3; 150:4; Ex. 15:19-21 – ___________________ 3. Eccl. 3:4; Psa 30:11 – ______________________ 4. Jer. 31:13; Lk. 15:25 – ____________________ 5. 2 Sam. 6:14, 16; Judges 11:34; Ex. 32:19; 1 Sam. 18:6; 30:16 – in times of ______________________ 6. Mt. 14:6; Mk. 6:22 – _____________________ dancing B. Modern day dance defined: that which causes _______________ or close body movements causing improper desires. C. It is evident that some dances are not sinful. 1. In the entire Bible, there is not one example of __________ dancing. II. Modern Dance & the New Testament. A. Consider the popular dance these days: bumping & grinding. B. Would this type of dancing be designated as a sin by passages in the New Testament? 1. Gal. 5:19-21 – the lust of the flesh. a. 5:19 – sensuality - refers to _______ & sexual excesses. b. Thayer: filthy words, ____________ bodily movements and unchaste handling of males and females.” 2. 5:21 - carousing causes one _______ to inherit the kingdom of God. 3. The phrase, “And such like...”? a. includes things that pertained to lewdness or _________. C. As Christians, we are to be governed by the principles of the Bible. 1. Rom. 12:2; 9; 21 - The _______________ in which to live by. 2. Romans 8:5-8 – Are you ____________ minded? III. Modern Dance Violates Christian Principles. A. Modern dance violates 4 basic principles of being a Christian. 1. A Christian should try to avoid any _______________ which brings forth an unnecessary risk to His spiritual life. 2. 1 Thess. 5:21-22 - Dancing is not conducive to ____________ living. 3. Dancing arouses ____________ which cannot be honorably fulfilled. 4. Dancing compromises our _____________________ as a Christian. Conclusion A. Parents…what can you do to help here? B. Let’s work together to help our kids be the best they can be!