As a Christian Grows… COMFORTABLE

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As a Christian Grows… COMFORTABLE A study of an obstacle we must overcome as Christians living in the world.

COMFORTABLE Definition Providing physical ease and relaxation Physically relaxed and free from constraint Synonyms Cozy, Snug, Agreeable, Relaxed, Secure, Safe, Unworried, Contented and Happy

Physical/Worldly examples of becoming TOO Comfortable Keeping a “NEW” Vehicle Training our Bodies Our Eating Habits Job Security School work Driving habits

Spiritual Examples of Becoming TOO Comfortable Growing Accustomed to Bad Language Defining the Success of Others Yielding to Personal Temptations Applying Our Worship

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Keeping Our Focus on Heaven Maintain Our Zeal What Will Be Doing In Heaven? Rev 15:3-4 Who Will Be There? Phil 3:20 Rev 3:12

2 TIMOTHY 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.