1. Good Habits Are Hard to Break

2. Habits: Good and Bad
The NT speaks of “customs” (Gr. ἔθος) = a habit, ritual, routine, formed by repetition; a way of life; not an isolated act
“Habits are hard to break” applies to both good and bad habits
We spend a lot of time trying to instill habits in our children: hygiene, education, manners, etc.

3. The Habit of Bible Reading
Joshua made this a habit (Josh. 1:8)
The psalmist made this a habit (Psa. 1:1-2)
Timothy made this a habit (1 Tim. 4:13, 15)
We get truth to guide us

4. The Habit of Prayer Daniel made this a habit (Dan. 6:10)
Jesus taught this habit (Lk. 18:1-8)
Cornelius had this habit (Acts 10:1-2)
We get answers and help to aid us

5. The Habit of Worship Jesus made this a habit (Lk. 2:42; 4:16)
NT Christians made this a habit (Acts 2:42)
Some have abandoned this habit (Heb. 10:24-25; 13:15)
We get stirring up and strength to support us

6. The Habit of Good Works Dorcas made this a habit (Acts 9:36)
Jesus made this a habit (Acts 10:38)
Paul taught this habit (Rom. 2:7, 10; 1 Cor. 15:58; Gal. 6:10; 1 Tim. 5:10-11; Tit. 3:1, 8, 14)
We get a reward for our hard work

7. The Habit of Teaching Others
Jesus made this a habit (Mk. 10:1)
NT Christians made this a habit (Acts 8:4)
Paul made this a habit (Acts 17:2)
We get the privilege of saving the lost

8. Good Habits Are Hard to Break
Start as early in life as possible (Prov. 22:6)
Avoid empty repetitions (Mt. 6:7)
Make it personal (2 Chron. 24:1-2, 17-18)
Avoid evil associations (1 Cor. 15:33)
Change at anytime (1 Tim. 1:13-16)