1. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING OR DO YOU NOT KNOW THAT THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? DO NOT BE DECEIVED: NEITHER THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. AND SUCH WERE SOME OF YOU. BUT YOU WERE WASHED, YOU WERE SANCTIFIED, YOU WERE JUSTIFIED IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND BY THE SPIRIT OF OUR GOD. I CORIN. 6:9-11

2. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING Definition for Standard something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model. a rule or principle that is used as a basis for judgment: those morals, ethics, habits, etc., established by authority, custom, or an individual as acceptable:

3. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING God has used His word for one primary purpose—to reveal Himself and communicate to mankind and to give us guidance. The entirety of God's Word is truth, standards we should live by. All scriptures is given for inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped of every good work. II Tim. 3:16-17

4. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING Our culture, western culture and in particular American culture, has been so degraded that the simple act of having standards can be interpreted as having high standards. BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE. Having high standards is the mark of a man who is not swayed by the lies of the television, the lies of the government, the lies of the deluded and drugged masses of the soul-less.

5. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING High standards are the mark of a man who is, indeed, above. Holding high standards is an easy accomplishment when others have standards only slightly above complete degradation. The world can burn all it wants, but I am not going to lower myself to the level of an animal. I hope some of you will do the same. Victor Pride

6. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING Scenario Girl meets boy a few years ago. Girl has a big future ahead of her, is in school, and is actually making a plan and working towards a successful future. Girl has a lot of progress to make in her life, but she's working hard towards achieving it. Boy, on the other hand, is not in school, and isn't making any progress.

7. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING Girl and boy have been in a relationship for a few years, and boy is still pretty much in the same position he was in when they first got together. You can't force anyone or change anyone right?

8. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING Scenario Girl really loves Boy, but she's starting to get a little worried about their future together and doesn't know what to do. Girl doesn't necessarily want to leave because she thinks that doesn't show "true love“. and she does truly love him. Girl constantly has to remind Boy to apply for schools, save money, and be productive but he just seems content with his current situation.

9. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING Scenario If she truly loves him, should she stay and not be concerned about his pace in progressing in life? What should she do?

10. STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING Groups review the scriptures below and share with group what you have learned. Group #1:Nehemiah 13:4-14 & Neh. 13:15-31 Group #2:Judges 6:25-35 & Judges 17:5- 13 Group #3:II Chron. 17:1-13 & II Chron. 36:8-16

11. Bible Study- Wed. 4/29/15 Healthy Christian Session with Dr. Isaiah Harmon Topic: Teens At Risk-How Do We Help?

12. Resources: The Canon of Scripture by F.F. BruceThe Canon of Scripture by F.F. Bruce and Logos Bible Software. Logos Bible Software