“And he said, ‘what comes out of a person is what defiles him.’” —Mark 7:20
Week 1:
1. Matthew 18:20
Week 2:
1. Matthew 22:15-22
Week 3:
1. Colossians 3:15
Week 4:
1. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Week 5:
1. Leviticus 18:22 & 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Week 6:
1. Matthew 7:1
Week 7:
1. Philippians 4:13
Week 8:
1. Jeremiah 29:11
Week 9:
1. Psalm 14:1
Sermon Notes
Where does today’s Scriptures challenge you to grow stronger within? Consider your character traits life—humility, honesty, your devotion to using Matthew 18 in conflict resolutions, your level of compassion, generosity, etc.
Self-reflection helps enlighten us as to what our heart-attitudes are. From which come our behaviors. If you ask, the Holy Spirit will lead you in becoming aware of where God would have you spiritually be growing more. Where is that for you? How will you begin working on that? Are you willing to pray for the needed guidance?
Thoughts entertained, emotions embraced, intentions planned—all make for heart-bases actions. God’s Love is our primary heart-lead directive. Are you willing to change and grow right now?
Because my desire for humility calls on me to confess my imperfections and strive for greater personal spiritual growth, it’s always been a chosen self-improvement focus of mine. This God’s Spirit leading the way.
Understanding, too, we each have areas of potential progress where we can become more and more like Jesus. What discipline is it for you that helps foster greater empathy and love for a fellow brother or sister in Christ, as we all journey together?
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