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The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian We are tempted to envy the people of the world Living the life Fun Money Popular

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian We are tempted to envy the people of the world Warned not to envy them, Prov. 23:17, 18 Not what is important Not as it seems Judgment to come

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian Great benefits of being a Christian, 1 Tim. 4:8 Primary focus on heaven, Col. 3:1, 2 Must live here on earth, Jn. 17:15 Face trial, setbacks, joys, sorrows like others Christianity has practical value

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Moral code Instability in our own ways Wrong direction, Jer. 10:23 Darkness, Eph. 4:17-19 Death, Prov. 14:12

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Moral code Clarity with God’s law Perfect law, Jas. 1:25 Light, Psa. 119:105 Life, Jn. 6:63

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Moral code Wisdom All stages of life, Prov. 1:2-6 All situations, Prov. 2:1-16 Good character, Jas. 3:13-18

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Moral code Anchor during storms of life Not tossed about, Eph. 4:12-14 Hope in heaven, Heb. 6:18-20

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Peace World filled with unrest Stress Confusion Depression

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Peace Peace with God Clear conscience, Heb. 9:13, 14 Communion with God, Phil. 4:6, 7

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Peace Peace within self Know the truth, Jn. 8:32 Know if you are living by it, 2 Cor. 13:5

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Peace Peace with others Right character, Jas. 3:18 Right actions, Rom. 12:18

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Fellowship with the saints People who love God, Jn. 14:15 Like precious faith, 2 Pt. 1:1 Moral, Eph. 4:22-24

The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian The kingdom Fellowship with the saints People who love you, 1 Jn. 3:14 Helpful, 1 Jn. 3:16-18 Encouraging, Eph. 4:15, 16 Protective, Acts 9:23-25