Eyes and Ears
How can what we see or hear affect us?
What comes in affects what’s coming out.
Where do our words stem from?
Our Heart... is our heart in the right place?
Who do we involve when making a decision?
What did the Pharisee say?
God I thank you that I am not like other men– extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
What are some important things to consider when we are doing something in our free time?
Is it something beneficial?
Is it helpful or harmful?
Is it distracting us from other important things?
How can our words affect others?
What does God want to help us with?
Everything! Nothing is too big or too small, He wants us to seek his help on everything.
What did the tax collector say?
'God, be merciful to me a sinner!’
Why is self control important and how can we have self control?
Little things can lead to big things.
It’s important to say no to ourselves sometimes.
What are some good and bad ways we can use our words?
Bad: To make others feel bad about themselves
Good: To encourage others, to help them feel good, to be a friend to them
Why did Gideon listen to God and send the soldiers home?
He trusted God even when things do not make sense.
How could we prevent ourselves from judging others?
The Jesus Prayer
"What you do unto others you do unto Me"