Admonition to Pray and Be of Good Conduct Colossians 4:1-18

Memory Verse Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. - Colossians 4:6

Prayer and Good Conduct Prayer Talking to God. Through prayer, a sinner confesses his sins, repents, accepts Jesus and becomes a Christian. Prayer helps a believer to live the Christian life and become victorious. Good Conduct General lifestyle of the Christian. A Christian’s life is like a mirror for the world.

3 Parts of Our Study Admonition to Pray Good Conduct Encouraged Remembrance and Greetings to Faithful Labourers

1. Admonition to pray Col. 4:1-4; Eph. 6:18-20 Admonition: correct, warn, advice, encourage and counsel somebody or a group of people. Prayer is the primary duty of every Christian. When you don’t pray, it will lead to backsliding and defeat.

1. Admonition to pray Col. 4:1-4; Eph. 6:18-20 This is why Paul the Apostle counsels Christians to pray constantly. Prayer must be done with devotion, humility and zeal. When praying, focus on the salvation of souls. Pray without ceasing (Eph. 6:18; 1 Thess. 5:17)

What should you pray for? a. Grace to understand God’s word and obey it. b. Courage to stand for the truth and defend the faith. c. Pastors and teachers of God’s word to receive open doors of ministry. d. Ministers of God’s word to speak the truth with boldness.

What should you pray for? e. Sinners’ heart to be touched by the preaching of the gospel. f. Grace for believers and ministers to endure persecution for Christ’ sake. g. Spiritual growth among friends of Jesus. h. Believers to live holy and be ready for the rapture.

2. Good Conduct Encouraged Col. 4:5,6; Col. 3:18-20 Conduct: character and way of life. The bible says… “by their fruits ye shall know them” (Matthew 7:20). Just like a tree is known or identified by the fruits it bears, so also a Christian is known by his conduct.

Good Conduct Encouraged Col. 4:5,6; Col. 3:18-20 Good character and conduct is an important aspect of the Christian life. Bad behaviour or conduct is the nature of Satan and must NOT be seen in the life of a Christian. All the characteristics of good conduct can be developed through prayers and obedience to the word of God.

Good Conduct Encouraged Col. 4:5,6; Col. 3:18-20 Are you saved? Desire and also pray for your life to be cleansed and made holy. Good conduct goes with lots of blessings. You must be of good behaviour so that others can see your good works and love Jesus too.

The concluding chapter gives recognition to some faithful labourers. 3. Remembrance and greetings to faithful labourers Col. 4:7-18; Malachi 3:16-18 The concluding chapter gives recognition to some faithful labourers. This shows us that there is a record of everything we do on a daily basis.

Remembrance and greetings to faithful labourers Those who exhibit bad behaviour will have their records opened to them on the last day. They will be punished and sent to hell. Those who are of good conduct will also see their record and will go to heaven and enjoy their everlasting rewards. For this boys and girls must determine to obey this counsel to be prayerful and also be of good behaviour.

Remembrance and greetings to faithful labourers Endure whatever may come your way for the sake of Christ. Live holy and expect the coming of Jesus. You will enjoy peace of mind, grace to be victorious, physical and spiritual blessings and everlasting life with Jesus in heaven.

Questions Admonition means ___________________ Why is prayer important to a Christian? _____________ Mention five areas that prayers must focus on. _______________ What are the characteristics of good conduct? _______________ There is reward for everything we do on earth. Yes/No? How can a sinful child become a Christian?_______

Lesson – Thought – Activity Lesson: Obedience is the sure way to please God and enjoy his blessings. Thought: I will live to obey God and enjoy His blessings Activity: Group discussion: children should discuss practical ways to show good conduct using David and Esther as their case study. Pray for grace to live the Christian life and show good example in the community.

Citations http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Good-Christian-Father https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxyxRSwt418 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/325525879293181386/