God has made man in a unique way. n Unlike any of the animals we have a conscience.

God has made man in a unique way. n Unlike any of the animals we have a conscience. n Our ability to be ashamed is a powerful tool in the Lord’s hand.

God has made man in a unique way. n Unlike any of the animals we have a conscience. n Our ability to be ashamed is a powerful tool in the Lord’s hand. n Shame - “A painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety which appears in the countenance by blushing.”

God has made man in a unique way. n We do not like to feel shame because it is painful!

God has made man in a unique way. n We do not like to feel shame because it is painful! n It is better to feel the pain of our conscience before an action, that after an action!

God has made man in a unique way. n We do not like to feel shame because it is painful! n It is better to feel the pain of our conscience before an action, that after an action! n Our shame is a product of our teaching and experience, either good or bad! (Rom 6:21-23)

God has made man in a unique way. n Romans 6: What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

God has made man in a unique way. n The gospel of Christ helps us to be ashamed when we should.

God has made man in a unique way. n The gospel of Christ helps us to be ashamed when we should. n Still the Christian must protect the conscience.

God has made man in a unique way. n The gospel of Christ helps us to be ashamed when we should. n Still the Christian must protect the conscience. n Why we need a study of shame.

God has made man in a unique way. n The gospel of Christ helps us to be ashamed when we should. n Still the Christian must protect the conscience. n Why we need a study of shame. n The concept of shame is rapidly being lost.

God has made man in a unique way. n The gospel of Christ helps us to be ashamed when we should. n Still the Christian must protect the conscience. n Why we need a study of shame. n The concept of shame is rapidly being lost. n Even the world acknowledges a place for it: “You ought to be ashamed!”

God has made man in a unique way. n Sadly there are those who teach us to be ashamed of good things. (Isa 5:20-21) (Ex. Ridicule of morals on TV talk show.)

God has made man in a unique way. n Isaiah 5: Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, And prudent in their own sight!

God has made man in a unique way. n Shame can help us change. (1 Cor 6:5)

God has made man in a unique way. n 1 Corinthians 6:5 - I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren?

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Because of the knowledge we have of right and wrong.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Because of the knowledge we have of right and wrong. n It is very common for new converts to say: “I never knew that it was wrong!”

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Because of the knowledge we have of right and wrong. n It is very common for new converts to say: “I never knew that it was wrong!” n Because of a lack of knowledge, they had no shame.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Because of the knowledge of others.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Because of the knowledge of others. n The knowledge of other people.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Many things are not shameful until others are present or have knowledge.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Many things are not shameful until others are present or have knowledge. n Women - Clothing, housekeeping.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Many things are not shameful until others are present or have knowledge. n Women - Clothing, housekeeping. n Men - dirty car, foul-up at work.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n The knowledge of God. (2 Cor 7:9-10)

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n 2 Corinthians 7: Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. 10 For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n Example: Someone apologizing to men for taking God’s name in vain.

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n How can we develop a greater knowledge of God’s presence? (2 Pt 1:5-7)

Why Do Men Feel Shame? n 2 Peter 1:5-7 - But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Why do some men not feel shame?

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Why do some men not feel shame? n By continued wrongdoing the conscience is destroyed. (Zeph 3:5)

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Zephaniah 3:5 - The Lord is righteous in her midst, He will do no unrighteousness. Every morning He brings His justice to light; He never fails, But the unjust knows no shame.

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n By sinking deeper into sin. (1 Tim 4:2; Eph 4:19)

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n 1 Timothy 4:2 - speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Ephesians 4:19 - who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Do you remember the first time that:

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Do you remember the first time that: n You had a social drink?

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Do you remember the first time that: n You had a social drink? n Smoked the first cigarette?

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Told a lie?

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Told a lie? n Engaged in immorality? Ex. Shoplifting

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Told a lie? n Engaged in immorality? Ex. Shoplifting n Have you ever asked of someone: “How did he/she get like that?”

Why Do Some Men not Feel Shame? n Told a lie? n Engaged in immorality? Ex. Shoplifting n Have you ever asked of someone: “How did he/she get like that?” n The conscience is like an alarm clock. How many no longer hear it? Shame is valuable!

Things in which we should be ashamed. n A Lack of knowledge of God’s word. (2 Tim 2:15)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n 2 Timothy 2:15 - Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Can you give book, chapter, and verse for the plan of salvation?

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Can you give book, chapter, and verse for the plan of salvation? n Example: Some tests I have given. (1 Cor 6:5)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n 1 Corinthians 6:5 - I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren?

Things in which we should be ashamed. n To dress immodestly (1 Tim 2:9)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n 1 Timothy 2:9 - in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing,

Things in which we should be ashamed. n You can overdress or under dress.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n You can overdress or under dress. n Sad to see a couple who moved and started attending a liberal church. A very common aspect of liberalism is a complete neglect of modesty.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n You can overdress or under dress. n Sad to see a couple who moved and started attending a liberal church. A very common aspect of liberalism is a complete neglect of modesty. n What is God’s standard for clothing? Are you concerning about what you wear?

Things in which we should be ashamed. n To speak of certain sins. (Eph 5:3, 12)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Ephesians 5:12 - For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Ephesians 5:3 - But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints;

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Do you tell dirty jokes?

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Do you tell dirty jokes? n What do you watch? Example: Movie in 1973.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Should Christians ever watch an R rated movie? Should we show them to our children and their guests?

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Should Christians ever watch an R rated movie? Should we show them to our children and their guests? n Brethren there is very little good that comes from Hollywood. Watch your sense of shame!

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Should Christians ever watch an R rated movie? Should we show them to our children and their guests? n Brethren there is very little good that comes from Hollywood. Watch your sense of shame! n Is it all just a matter of “degree” dictated by culture or is there a principle of God that must not be compromised?

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Women speaking in the church. (1 Cor 14:35)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n 1 Corinthians 14:35 - And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n This is a shame because of God’s standard! (1 Cor 14:37)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n 1 Corinthians 14:37 - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Many religions practice that which is shameful.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Many religions practice that which is shameful. n A man to have long hair and a woman to have short hair. (1 Cor 11:15, 5-6)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n 1 Corinthians 11:15 - But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given to her for a covering.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n 1 Corinthians 11:5-6 - But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her head were shaved. 6 For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n To place our trust in things that fail. (Isa 30:3; 1 Cor 1:27)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Isaiah 30:3 - Therefore the strength of Pharaoh Shall be your shame, And trust in the shadow of Egypt Shall be your humiliation.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n 1 Corinthians 1:27 - But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty;

Things in which we should be ashamed. n False Religion. (Jer 10:14; 51:17; Hosea 9:10)

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Jeremiah 10:14 - Everyone is dull-hearted, without knowledge; Every metalsmith is put to shame by an image; For his molded image is falsehood, And there is no breath in them.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Jeremiah 51:17 - Everyone is dull-hearted, without knowledge; Every metalsmith is put to shame by the carved image; For his molded image is falsehood, And there is no breath in them.

Things in which we should be ashamed. n Hosea 9:10 - “I found Israel Like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers As the firstfruits on the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal Peor, And separated themselves to that shame; They became an abomination like the thing they loved.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Maintain and gain knowledge from God’s word. (Col 1:9-10)

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Colossians 1: For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

How to maintain your sense of shame. n 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”

How to maintain your sense of shame. n “I will not be affected by going to __________ with my friends.”

How to maintain your sense of shame. n “I will not be affected by going to __________ with my friends.” n What restraints are lost by wrong associations?.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n By maintaining a good reputation. (Ruth 3:11)

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Ruth 3:11 - And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you request, for all the people of my town know that you are a virtuous woman.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n By not being ashamed of good things.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n The gospel. (Rom 1:16)

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Faithful Christians. (2 Tim 1:8)

How to maintain your sense of shame. n 2 Timothy 1:8 - Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Example: A joke of a new convert.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Example: A joke of a new convert. n Some do not want to be seen with there “lowly” brethren.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n To suffer as a Christian (2 Tim 1:12; 1 Peter 4:16)

How to maintain your sense of shame. n 2 Timothy 1:12 - For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n 1 Peter 4:16 - Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Of Christ and His will. (Luke 9:26)

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Luke 9:26 - For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n God will never let you be put to shame, if you stand by His word. n (Joel 2:26-27; Rom 9:33; 10:11; 1 Pet 2:6)

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Joel 2: You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, And praise the name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; And My people shall never be put to shame. 27 Then you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel: I am the Lord your God And there is no other. My people shall never be put to shame.

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Romans 9:33 - As it is written: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and rock of offense, And whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.”

How to maintain your sense of shame. n Romans 10:11 - For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.”

How to maintain your sense of shame. n 1 Peter 2:6 - Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, “Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame.”