1. The Practical Benefits
Of Being A Christian

2. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
We are tempted to envy the people of the world
Living the life
Fun
Money
Popular

3. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
We are tempted to envy the people of the world
Warned not to envy them, Prov. 23:17, 18
Not what is important
Not as it seems
Judgment to come

4. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
Great benefits of being a Christian, 1 Tim. 4:8
Primary focus on heaven, Col. 3:1, 2
Must live here on earth, Jn. 17:15
Face trial, setbacks, joys, sorrows like others
Christianity has practical value

5. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Moral code
Instability in our own ways
Wrong direction, Jer. 10:23
Darkness, Eph. 4:17-19
Death, Prov. 14:12

6. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Moral code
Clarity with God’s law
Perfect law, Jas. 1:25
Light, Psa. 119:105
Life, Jn. 6:63

7. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Moral code
Wisdom
All stages of life, Prov. 1:2-6
All situations, Prov. 2:1-16
Good character, Jas. 3:13-18

8. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Moral code
Anchor during storms of life
Not tossed about, Eph. 4:12-14
Hope in heaven, Heb. 6:18-20

9. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Peace
World filled with unrest
Stress
Confusion
Depression

10. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Peace
Peace with God
Clear conscience, Heb. 9:13, 14
Communion with God, Phil. 4:6, 7

11. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Peace
Peace within self
Know the truth, Jn. 8:32
Know if you are living by it, 2 Cor. 13:5

12. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Peace
Peace with others
Right character, Jas. 3:18
Right actions, Rom. 12:18

13. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Fellowship with the saints
People who love God, Jn. 14:15
Like precious faith, 2 Pt. 1:1
Moral, Eph. 4:22-24

14. The Practical Benefits Of Being A Christian
The kingdom
Fellowship with the saints
People who love you, 1 Jn. 3:14
Helpful, 1 Jn. 3:16-18
Encouraging, Eph. 4:15, 16
Protective, Acts 9:23-25