1. As you go Back to School

2. A Godly Example
We need to be godly examples in all things!
Phil. 2:14-15
Luke 9:25-26

3. A Godly Example
As youth
Timothy – 1 Tim. 4:12
Joseph, Daniel, David, Shadrach…, Josiah, Timothy, Jesus
Eccl 11:9-10

4. Respect for Authority
A crisis in our society
A spiral effect that leads to failure to respect God

5. Respect for Authority Bible teaches respect
Govt. 1 Pet. 2:17, Rom. 13:2
Parents – Eph. 6:1-2
Elders – Heb. 13:7, 17
Elderly – 1 Pet. 5:5, Lev. 19:32, Prov. 20:29

6. Honesty
A Central theme in Christian’s life
1 Pet. 2:11-12
Prov. 12:22, 4:23-27
Phil. 4:8

7. Honesty It is a grave concern Feb. 2011, 40k+ surveyed
1 in 3 boys & 1 in 4 girls – stealing
2 in 5 lied to save money
59% cheated on a test
1 in 3 plagiarized
25+% lied on survey
(Josephson Institute)

8. At the foundation of every sin
Self-control
At the foundation of every sin
2 Tim. 3:1-5, Rom. 1:26-32
Called for – Gal. 5:22-23, 2 Pet. 1:5-7, etc.
A most valuable habit – what we do and don’t do!

9. Good Work Ethic Complements self-control! Are we willing to work hard?
Matt. 25:26, Prov. 13:4, 10:4, 18:9, 20:4, 6:6
2 Thess. 3:11-12, 1 Tim. 5:8
A most valuable habit – what we do and don’t do!

10. Good Work Ethic
Commanded by God – Eccl. 9:10, Col. 3:17, 23
Get out and do good!
Good habits learned in school (life) can help you develop as a Christian!

11. Courage
We cannot escape ungodliness of the world
But we CAN stand up for what is right!
1 Cor. 6:13, 2 Tim. 1:7
We need to stand up!

12. Modesty
Many styles today are immodest!
They draw undue attention and/or they provoke lust!

13. Modesty
1 Tim. 2:9-10, 1 Pet. 3:3-4 - “Modest apparel”
Dealing with excessive (both too much or too little) clothing and accessories

14. Four areas of immodesty
Amount of clothing (or lack)
Type of clothing (sheer, form-fitting)
The statement it makes
What it says

15. It all boils down to example! Matt. 5:13, 16

16. What type of example are you?