You will get lost at some point. Understanding this truth helps… Everyone Gets Lost… You will get lost at some point. Rom. 3:10, 23 Understanding this truth helps… Avoid panic Avoid denial (cf. 2 Cor. 13:5) Avoid wasted time (Ecc. 12:1,13)
Self-Confidence/Arrogance (Jer. 10:23; Pro. 3:5–6; Jam. 4:10; Dan. 4) Why People Get Lost… Self-Confidence/Arrogance (Jer. 10:23; Pro. 3:5–6; Jam. 4:10; Dan. 4) Taking “Y” Turns (Jos. 24:15; Deu. 30:19) Going on Side Trips (Col. 3:1–2; Lk. 10:38–42 ) Having too Much Fun (Heb. 11:24–25) Traveling with a Group (Exo. 23:2; Mt. 7:13–14) Too Much Stuff (Heb. 12:1–2)
To Avoid Getting Lost… Realize You Need Help (Ezr. 7:10; Dan. 1:8; Heb. 10:24) Realize not Everyone Is Helpful (2 Sam. 13:1ff) “Dress for Success” Put on Christ (Gal. 3:27) Put off old/on new (Eph. 4:22–24) Put on Christian armor (Eph.6:10ff.) Use Markers Map/compass(Psa. 119:105) GPS (Gospel Plan of Salvation) The SON (1 Pet. 2:21; Jn. 8:29) Stay in Touch Read your Bible (Psa. 119:9,11) Pray (1 Pet. 5:7; Phil. 4:6–7) 1 Cor. 10:12; 1 Jn. 1:7