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Where should you sit in the church?
It is polite to fill in the seats in the front first. Leave the back rows for those with small children or anyone who must enter late.
What are some things that seem normal, because "everyone does it", that we should avoid?
Cursing
Feeding impure thoughts
Focusing on temporary pleasures
Gossiping
Drunkenness
Why should we be quick to listen, and slow to speak?
Proverbs 18:2. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions"
The greatest commandment is to love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind. What is the 2nd greatest commandment?
Love your neighbor as yourself
Will my children dislike me if I discipline them?
Children may hate the discipline but they want and need the safety of boundaries. It teaches them right from wrong.
What should you do if you must enter the church late?
Enter and find a seat quietly so as not to disrupt the focus of others
4 most important phrases to use often
Please
Thank you
I'm sorry
Excuse me
What does the Bible say is the wisest thing you can do?
Get wisdom and seek understanding Proverbs 4:7
Who is my neighbor?
Anyone who God puts before us regardless of their cultural, ethnic or social background
What can I do to ensure my Childs success?
Lead by example Read the Bible together Pray with and for them often Teach them how to serve others
How do you show respect during a church service
Do not talk to others during the worship or while someone is speaking to the group
What is the benefit of being generous with our time and money?
We are God's hands and heart on earth. The time and resources he gives us is for the purpose of growing His kingdom.
Remember, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
What can we spend our time and money on to get the most in return?
"Choose my instruction rather than silver and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare to it." Proverbs 8:10,11
Religion is meaningless noise unless we do this?
Love our neighbor in practical ways, by sacrificing our time, money and convenience for the benefit of others.
What does the Bible promise to those who honor their father and mother?
Exodus 20:12
"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you"
What is good to do to your phone during church
Put it on airplane mode so you are not distracted
What is the cost of following Jesus?
Getting rid of anything that distracts us from following Him. Give up anything that you trust in more than Him. Giving Him all of your heart, mind and soul.
How do I gain wisdom?
Search for it in His word
Proverbs 25:17 What does this mean?
Don't visit your neighbor too often or you will wear out your welcome! Be polite and use common sense.
Should I be concerned if my children hang around friends who display bad conduct?
Yes, Yes, Yes!
"Bad company corrupts good character"
Influence your children in the ways of God or their friends will lead them!
Is it ok to skip church if I am feeling tired, or it is bad weather, or I got home from work late?
Hebrews 10:25
Let us not neglect our meeting together as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
What are some ways we apply this phrase, "Many hands make a load light"?
After church events, help with clean up
When a neighbor is sick, make a meal for them
If someone has a new baby, ask how you can help
If someone needs a ride to church, leave a few minutes early and pick them up
How can we show sensitivity in our speech to others?
"A soft word turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger" Proverbs 15:1
But also- " Do not rescue an angry man, lest you have to do it again tomorrow!" Proverbs. 19:19
Three things you should never do when visiting someones home
Never ask "How much did this cost? How can you afford it?"
Do not snoop around.
Do not enter rooms without permission
"Parents, don't provoke your children in a way that ends up discouraging them." How do I do this and still have the discipline be effective?
Use respect and remember what your end goal is... to teach appropriate behavior and boundries. It is not to make them "pay" for making a bad decision. If you are full off rage, go cool off before giving discipline.
Always discipline in love, as Christ does with us.