Ascertain a Proper Understanding: Distinction of the Life God Expects God has called us to be holy – 1 Pet. 1:15-16; 4:1-3; 1 Thess. 4:3 God has called.

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Ascertain a Proper Understanding: Distinction of the Life God Expects God has called us to be holy – 1 Pet. 1:15-16; 4:1-3; 1 Thess. 4:3 God has called us to be holy – 1 Pet. 1:15-16; 4:1-3; 1 Thess. 4:3 God has described for us how to be holy – 1 Pet. 1:13- 14; Rom. 12:1-2; Gal. 5:19-23 God has described for us how to be holy – 1 Pet. 1:13- 14; Rom. 12:1-2; Gal. 5:19-23 God has underscored the eternal promise of holiness – Heb. 12:14; Col. 3:1-4, 24 God has underscored the eternal promise of holiness – Heb. 12:14; Col. 3:1-4, 24 God has pronounced the eternal consequences of disregarding – 1 Cor. 6:10; Gal. 5:21; Heb. 12:14-17; Rev. 21:8, 27; 22:15 God has pronounced the eternal consequences of disregarding – 1 Cor. 6:10; Gal. 5:21; Heb. 12:14-17; Rev. 21:8, 27; 22:15

Ascertain a Proper Understanding: Definition of the Words God Used Fornication (Gk, porneia) – Gal. 5:19; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. 4:3 Fornication (Gk, porneia) – Gal. 5:19; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. 4:3 –any kind of illicit sexual intercourse Uncleanness (Gk, akatharsia) – Gal. 5:19; Ep. 5:3; 2 Cor. 12:21 Uncleanness (Gk, akatharsia) – Gal. 5:19; Ep. 5:3; 2 Cor. 12:21 –moral uncleanness, the impurity of lustful living, impure motives, practice of every kind of immorality and sexual sin Lasciviousness/Lewdness (Gk, aselgeia) – 1 Pet. 4:3; Gal. 5:19 Lasciviousness/Lewdness (Gk, aselgeia) – 1 Pet. 4:3; Gal. 5:19 –inclination to sensuality; unbridled lust; indecent bodily movements; unchaste handling of males and females; that which tends to excite lustful or sexual desire; indulgence in sensual/bodily pleasures Revelries/Carousing (Gk, komos) – 1 Pet. 4:3; Rom. 13:13 Revelries/Carousing (Gk, komos) – 1 Pet. 4:3; Rom. 13:13 –drinking parties, lascivious feastings Lusts (Gk, epithumia) – 1 Pet. 4:3; Rom. 13:14; Col. 3:5 Lusts (Gk, epithumia) – 1 Pet. 4:3; Rom. 13:14; Col. 3:5 –sensual desires, longings, cravings

Apply the Understanding: Draw the Line (Where God Draws the Line) God’s word prohibits sexual conduct outside of marriage – 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Heb. 13:4 God’s word prohibits sexual conduct outside of marriage – 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Heb. 13:4 God’s word prohibits behavior inclined to sensual desires – Gal. 5:19-21; 1 Pet. 4:3 God’s word prohibits behavior inclined to sensual desires – Gal. 5:19-21; 1 Pet. 4:3 God’s word prohibits lustful thoughts of sensual nature – Matt. 5:28-29; Phil. 4:8 God’s word prohibits lustful thoughts of sensual nature – Matt. 5:28-29; Phil. 4:8 Each Christian must draw a line before reaching each of these points Each Christian must draw a line before reaching each of these points

Apply the Understanding: Discipline Your Desires (As God Expects) God has given us natural desires for sensual pleasures – Gen. 2:25; Prov. 5:15-20; 1 Cor. 7:2-4; Song of Solomon God has given us natural desires for sensual pleasures – Gen. 2:25; Prov. 5:15-20; 1 Cor. 7:2-4; Song of Solomon God expects us to control those natural desires – 1 Thess. 4:4; 1 Cor. 6:18-20; Rom. 6:19; 13:11-14 God expects us to control those natural desires – 1 Thess. 4:4; 1 Cor. 6:18-20; Rom. 6:19; 13:11-14 God has given us the power to control those desires – 1 Cor. 9:27; 7:1; Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:5-7 God has given us the power to control those desires – 1 Cor. 9:27; 7:1; Rom. 8:13; Col. 3:5-7 God has given methods for prevailing over those desires God has given methods for prevailing over those desires

Apply the Understanding: Discipline Your Desires (As God Expects) Pray & Plead with God to help you (Matt. 7:7; Jas. 1:5; 4:2, 8) Pray & Plead with God to help you (Matt. 7:7; Jas. 1:5; 4:2, 8) Read & Recite Scriptures that are especially helpful (Psa. 119:11; 1 John 2:14; Matt. 4:1-11) Read & Recite Scriptures that are especially helpful (Psa. 119:11; 1 John 2:14; Matt. 4:1-11) Evacuate & Elude all tempting places, situations & people (Gen. 39:7-12; 1 Pet. 2:11; 1 Cor. 6:18; Rom. 13:14; 1 Th. 5:21-22) Evacuate & Elude all tempting places, situations & people (Gen. 39:7-12; 1 Pet. 2:11; 1 Cor. 6:18; Rom. 13:14; 1 Th. 5:21-22) Veer & Vow to keep your eyes from causing you to sin (Job 31:1; Matt. 5:28-29; Psa. 101:3; Col. 3:1-2) Veer & Vow to keep your eyes from causing you to sin (Job 31:1; Matt. 5:28-29; Psa. 101:3; Col. 3:1-2) Admit & Ask for help from an “accountability” confidant/mentor (Jas. 5:16; Gal. 6:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:14; Rom. 15:1) Admit & Ask for help from an “accountability” confidant/mentor (Jas. 5:16; Gal. 6:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:14; Rom. 15:1) Identify & Interrupt old and new devices of the devil (1 Pet. 5:8-9; Jas. 4:7; 2 Cor. 2:11; Eph. 6:11-13) Identify & Interrupt old and new devices of the devil (1 Pet. 5:8-9; Jas. 4:7; 2 Cor. 2:11; Eph. 6:11-13) Learn & Live to joyfully operate every day as the property of the Almighty God (1 Cor. 6:18-20; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; 4:14-16; Ro. 14:7-8) Learn & Live to joyfully operate every day as the property of the Almighty God (1 Cor. 6:18-20; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; 4:14-16; Ro. 14:7-8)

Become and Live As A Faithful Child of God Truly believe that Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31 Truly believe that Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31 Truly repent of your sins – Acts 3:19 Truly repent of your sins – Acts 3:19 Publicly confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9 Publicly confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9 Immediately be immersed into Christ – Gal. 3:27 Immediately be immersed into Christ – Gal. 3:27 –God will forgive you of your sins – Acts 2:38 –God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 –God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Faithfully live to prevail & enter into heaven – Rev. 2:10 Faithfully live to prevail & enter into heaven – Rev. 2:10