1. Page 1 The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges Chapter 13 Holiness and Our Wills For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13

2. Page 2 What is our “will”? Heart Soul Mind Emotions Conscience It is our decision making self

3. Page 3 The will was corrupted in the Fall So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Ephesians 4:17-18

4. Page 4 The will was corrupted in the Fall You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life. John 5:39-40

5. Page 5 What kinds of things affect our will?

6. Page 6 Therefore we must guard what enters our minds and what influences our emotions. - Jerry Bridges

7. Page 7 Proverbs 4:23 (NASB) Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.

8. Page 8 How can we guard our minds and emotions?

9. Page 9 Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

10. Page 10 Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

11. Page 11 Proverbs 2:1-12 Read the passage Think about what it tells us about guarding our mind and will Write a 150 word reflection on the passage

12. Page 12 Proverbs 2:1-12 It is obvious from even a casual reading … that the protective influence of the Word of God comes as a result of diligent, prayerful, and purposeful intake of Scripture.

13. Page 13 Discipline a structured plan… We must work to direct our desires toward God’s will.

14. Page 14 Discipline importantWe discipline ourselves when it is important to us. motivationWe also need motivation to discipline ourselves.

15. Page 15 Daniel and discipline

16. Page 16 Nehemiah and discipline

17. Page 17 Noah and discipline

18. Page 18 Abraham and discipline

19. Page 19 David and discipline

20. Page 20 The basic idea… … is to have a plan – a disciplined approach – that will enable us to stay motivated to holiness.