As you go Back to School

A Godly Example We need to be godly examples in all things! Phil. 2:14-15 Luke 9:25-26

A Godly Example As youth Timothy – 1 Tim. 4:12 Joseph, Daniel, David, Shadrach…, Josiah, Timothy, Jesus Eccl 11:9-10

Respect for Authority A crisis in our society A spiral effect that leads to failure to respect God

Respect for Authority Bible teaches respect Govt. 1 Pet. 2:17, Rom. 13:2 Parents – Eph. 6:1-2 Elders – Heb. 13:7, 17 Elderly – 1 Pet. 5:5, Lev. 19:32, Prov. 20:29

Honesty A Central theme in Christian’s life 1 Pet. 2:11-12 Prov. 12:22, 4:23-27 Phil. 4:8

Honesty It is a grave concern Feb. 2011, 40k+ surveyed 1 in 3 boys & 1 in 4 girls – stealing 2 in 5 lied to save money 59% cheated on a test 1 in 3 plagiarized 25+% lied on survey (Josephson Institute)

At the foundation of every sin Self-control At the foundation of every sin 2 Tim. 3:1-5, Rom. 1:26-32 Called for – Gal. 5:22-23, 2 Pet. 1:5-7, etc. A most valuable habit – what we do and don’t do!

Good Work Ethic Complements self-control! Are we willing to work hard? Matt. 25:26, Prov. 13:4, 10:4, 18:9, 20:4, 6:6 2 Thess. 3:11-12, 1 Tim. 5:8 A most valuable habit – what we do and don’t do!

Good Work Ethic Commanded by God – Eccl. 9:10, Col. 3:17, 23 Get out and do good! Good habits learned in school (life) can help you develop as a Christian!

Courage We cannot escape ungodliness of the world But we CAN stand up for what is right! 1 Cor. 6:13, 2 Tim. 1:7 We need to stand up!

Modesty Many styles today are immodest! They draw undue attention and/or they provoke lust!

Modesty 1 Tim. 2:9-10, 1 Pet. 3:3-4 - “Modest apparel” Dealing with excessive (both too much or too little) clothing and accessories

Four areas of immodesty Amount of clothing (or lack) Type of clothing (sheer, form-fitting) The statement it makes What it says

It all boils down to example! Matt. 5:13, 16

What type of example are you?