1. Of Whom Are You ashamed?

2. Do you remember each day who you are? How we view ourselves will affect everything we do. What is the viewpoint of a Christian? (1 Cor 6:19-20)How we view ourselves will affect everything we do. What is the viewpoint of a Christian? (1 Cor 6:19-20)

3. Do you remember each day who you are? 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.

4. Do you remember each day who you are? We have been bought and cleansed by God. Our purpose is to glorify God!We have been bought and cleansed by God. Our purpose is to glorify God! A parent may say to a child going away to “remember who you are!”A parent may say to a child going away to “remember who you are!” It should bring great pain to know that one has caused their parents great shame.It should bring great pain to know that one has caused their parents great shame. We are always in a battle to keep our hearts attuned to God’s ways.We are always in a battle to keep our hearts attuned to God’s ways.

5. Do you remember each day who you are? At conversion we should look back and be ashamed at our prior conduct. (Rom 6:20-22)At conversion we should look back and be ashamed at our prior conduct. (Rom 6:20-22)

6. Do you remember each day who you are? Romans 6:20-22 - For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.Romans 6:20-22 - For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.

7. Do you remember each day who you are? A good test of where we are going spiritually is to examine what and who makes us ashamed!A good test of where we are going spiritually is to examine what and who makes us ashamed!

8. What does it mean to be ashamed? Ashamed - (1) as denoting a sense of guilt and remorse be ashamed (RO 6.21); (2) as denoting fear of embarrassment that one's expectations may prove false be ashamed, be embarrassed (to), hesitate (to) (RO 1.16); (3) as denoting reluctance through fear of humiliation be ashamed, be afraid (to), lack courage to stand up for (MK 8.38)Ashamed - (1) as denoting a sense of guilt and remorse be ashamed (RO 6.21); (2) as denoting fear of embarrassment that one's expectations may prove false be ashamed, be embarrassed (to), hesitate (to) (RO 1.16); (3) as denoting reluctance through fear of humiliation be ashamed, be afraid (to), lack courage to stand up for (MK 8.38)

9. What does it mean to be ashamed? It can be towards something that is wrong or it can be towards expectations that have let us down.It can be towards something that is wrong or it can be towards expectations that have let us down. There are two conflicting systems that teach us about shame. (Rom 8:5-8)There are two conflicting systems that teach us about shame. (Rom 8:5-8)

10. What does it mean to be ashamed? Romans 8:5-8 - For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.Romans 8:5-8 - For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

11. What does it mean to be ashamed? We are seeing a great increase in the teaching of the powers of this world towards what should make one ashamed. Should we be ashamed at the practice of homosexuality or ashamed at the one who opposes homosexuality?We are seeing a great increase in the teaching of the powers of this world towards what should make one ashamed. Should we be ashamed at the practice of homosexuality or ashamed at the one who opposes homosexuality? Should we put trust in the man who teaches and stands upon the word of God or shall we trust in the man whom the world praises?Should we put trust in the man who teaches and stands upon the word of God or shall we trust in the man whom the world praises?

12. What does it mean to be ashamed? You will choose in this life. You also can reverse your thinking. We will be challenged in our lives to show who we really are!You will choose in this life. You also can reverse your thinking. We will be challenged in our lives to show who we really are! God’s people build their thoughts upon God and the truth He reveals. (2 Tim 1:11-13; Ps 25:1-5)God’s people build their thoughts upon God and the truth He reveals. (2 Tim 1:11-13; Ps 25:1-5)

13. What does it mean to be ashamed? 2 Timothy 1:11-13 - to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 1:11-13 - to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

14. What does it mean to be ashamed? Psalm 25:1-5 - To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. 3 Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause. 4 Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. 5 Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.Psalm 25:1-5 - To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. 3 Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause. 4 Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. 5 Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.

15. What does it mean to be ashamed? Righteousness, justice, mercy and truth will be found in the hearts of those who trust in God. How they think and why they choose in based upon a truth that they are willing to share and stand upon. (1 Pt 3:15)Righteousness, justice, mercy and truth will be found in the hearts of those who trust in God. How they think and why they choose in based upon a truth that they are willing to share and stand upon. (1 Pt 3:15)

16. What does it mean to be ashamed? 1 Peter 3:15 - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;1 Peter 3:15 - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

17. What does it mean to be ashamed? They also become used to being rejected and falsely attacked by the world. They are used to the world closing their ears! (1 Jn 4:4-6)They also become used to being rejected and falsely attacked by the world. They are used to the world closing their ears! (1 Jn 4:4-6)

18. What does it mean to be ashamed? 1 John 4:4-6 - You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. 6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.1 John 4:4-6 - You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. 6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.

19. Of whom are you ashamed? All men will use the moral systems they have learned to guide their lives.All men will use the moral systems they have learned to guide their lives. Some will profess to be guided by God but actually are fully following the world. (Jn 16:1-3)Some will profess to be guided by God but actually are fully following the world. (Jn 16:1-3)

20. Of whom are you ashamed? John 16:1-3 - "These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2 "They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. 3 "And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me.John 16:1-3 - "These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2 "They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. 3 "And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me.

21. Of whom are you ashamed? When you trust in worldly men you will be greatly ashamed over time! (Isa 20:5)When you trust in worldly men you will be greatly ashamed over time! (Isa 20:5)

22. Of whom are you ashamed? Isaiah 20:5 - "Then they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation and Egypt their glory.Isaiah 20:5 - "Then they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation and Egypt their glory.

23. Of whom are you ashamed? We should not be ashamed of our brethren that walk by faith.We should not be ashamed of our brethren that walk by faith. Consider the principled stand that Christians make in their everyday decisions to put God first. The world thinks they are crazy! (Mt 6:33)Consider the principled stand that Christians make in their everyday decisions to put God first. The world thinks they are crazy! (Mt 6:33)

24. Of whom are you ashamed? Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

25. Of whom are you ashamed? Consider a local church that seeks to glorify God by only abiding in the teachings of the head Jesus Christ. (1 Pt 4:11)Consider a local church that seeks to glorify God by only abiding in the teachings of the head Jesus Christ. (1 Pt 4:11)

26. Of whom are you ashamed? 1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

27. Of whom are you ashamed? Paul knew the pain of brethren who became ashamed at him because he stood against the world and suffered for it. (2 Tim 4:10, 14-16)Paul knew the pain of brethren who became ashamed at him because he stood against the world and suffered for it. (2 Tim 4:10, 14-16)

28. Of whom are you ashamed? 2 Timothy 4:14-16 - Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. 15 You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words. 16 At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them.2 Timothy 4:14-16 - Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. 15 You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words. 16 At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them.

29. Of whom are you ashamed? Paul was thankful for those brethren that stood with him and were not ashamed. (2 Tim 1:15-18)Paul was thankful for those brethren that stood with him and were not ashamed. (2 Tim 1:15-18)

30. Of whom are you ashamed? 2 Timothy 1:15-18 15 This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; 17 but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me.2 Timothy 1:15-18 15 This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; 17 but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me.

31. Of whom are you ashamed? 18 The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day -- and you know very well how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus.18 The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day -- and you know very well how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus.

32. Of whom are you ashamed? A change in what causes us shame is an indicator of a changing heart. Paul exhorted Timothy in this area. (2 Timothy 1:7-8)A change in what causes us shame is an indicator of a changing heart. Paul exhorted Timothy in this area. (2 Timothy 1:7-8)

33. Of whom are you ashamed? 2 Timothy 1:7-8 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,2 Timothy 1:7-8 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,

34. We must learn to never be ashamed of God When we come to know God we become committed to the light and become ashamed of darkness. (Jn 3:19-21; Eph 5:8-13; 1 Jn 1:5; 5:2-3, 20)When we come to know God we become committed to the light and become ashamed of darkness. (Jn 3:19-21; Eph 5:8-13; 1 Jn 1:5; 5:2-3, 20)

35. We must learn to never be ashamed of God John 3:19-21 - "And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 "For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 "But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God."John 3:19-21 - "And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 "For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 "But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God."

36. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Ephesians 5:8-13 - For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.Ephesians 5:8-13 - For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.

37. We must learn to never be ashamed of God 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. 13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. 13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.

38. We must learn to never be ashamed of God 1 John 1:5 - This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.1 John 1:5 - This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.

39. We must learn to never be ashamed of God 1 John 5:2-3 - By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.1 John 5:2-3 - By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.

40. We must learn to never be ashamed of God 1 John 5:20 - And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.1 John 5:20 - And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.

41. We must learn to never be ashamed of God God tells exactly what He will do and rest assured that He will keep His word!God tells exactly what He will do and rest assured that He will keep His word! We learn to think and choose upon a doctrinal core. We are honest and open. (Ps 119:5-6, 46-47, 78-80, 116)We learn to think and choose upon a doctrinal core. We are honest and open. (Ps 119:5-6, 46-47, 78-80, 116)

42. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Psalm 119:5-6 - Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! 6 Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments.Psalm 119:5-6 - Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! 6 Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments.

43. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Psalm 119:46-47 - I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. 47 And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love.Psalm 119:46-47 - I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. 47 And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love.

44. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Psalm 119:78-80 - Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts. 79 Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies. 80 Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed.Psalm 119:78-80 - Let the proud be ashamed, For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts. 79 Let those who fear You turn to me, Those who know Your testimonies. 80 Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed.

45. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Psalm 119:116 - Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.Psalm 119:116 - Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

46. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Truth brings a willingness to be tested and to communicate with others. What churches in this area openly asks for their beliefs to be tested. Be honest!Truth brings a willingness to be tested and to communicate with others. What churches in this area openly asks for their beliefs to be tested. Be honest! Satan wants to isolate you and never have your choices tested. Relationships and passion then becomes the power that pulls you into darkness. (Ps 1:1-2)Satan wants to isolate you and never have your choices tested. Relationships and passion then becomes the power that pulls you into darkness. (Ps 1:1-2)

47. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Psalm 1:1-2 - Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.Psalm 1:1-2 - Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.

48. We must learn to never be ashamed of God One day we will desire with all that we are that God is not ashamed of us.One day we will desire with all that we are that God is not ashamed of us. What will we hear when we stand before God? (Mk 8:38)What will we hear when we stand before God? (Mk 8:38)

49. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Mark 8:38 - "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."Mark 8:38 - "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."

50. We must learn to never be ashamed of God We must not be ashamed of or cast off those who serve God!We must not be ashamed of or cast off those who serve God! Satan will test every follower of God as he did Jesus. (Isa 50:6-7)Satan will test every follower of God as he did Jesus. (Isa 50:6-7)

51. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Isaiah 50:6-7 - I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting. 7 " For the Lord GOD will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed.Isaiah 50:6-7 - I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting. 7 " For the Lord GOD will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed.

52. We must learn to never be ashamed of God He was scourged, He was slapped, had his hair pulled out and was spit upon. (Mt 26:67)He was scourged, He was slapped, had his hair pulled out and was spit upon. (Mt 26:67)

53. We must learn to never be ashamed of God He was not in any way ashamed but determined.He was not in any way ashamed but determined. He had a face like flint. (Ezk 3:8-9)He had a face like flint. (Ezk 3:8-9)

54. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Ezekiel 3:8-9 - "Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads. 9 "Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house."Ezekiel 3:8-9 - "Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads. 9 "Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house."

55. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Look at the rapidly changing practices of churches. Why is this happening?Look at the rapidly changing practices of churches. Why is this happening? When we abandon God’s word and the teaching it demands, we will be pulled with the changing standards of the world.When we abandon God’s word and the teaching it demands, we will be pulled with the changing standards of the world. Let us seek to be challenged and changed by the distinctive teaching that comes from God. We may need to be ashamed at how little we know! (2 Tim 2:15)Let us seek to be challenged and changed by the distinctive teaching that comes from God. We may need to be ashamed at how little we know! (2 Tim 2:15)

56. We must learn to never be ashamed of God 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

57. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Do you know who you are? (Rev 3:1; Rom 1:16)Do you know who you are? (Rev 3:1; Rom 1:16)

58. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Revelation 3:1 - "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ' These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: "I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.Revelation 3:1 - "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ' These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: "I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.

59. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

60. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Let us not shrink from the conflict that a living faith brings. We will not be ashamed at the end result! (Phil 1:20-21; Rom 10:11)Let us not shrink from the conflict that a living faith brings. We will not be ashamed at the end result! (Phil 1:20-21; Rom 10:11)

61. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Philippians 1:20-21 - according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.Philippians 1:20-21 - according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

62. We must learn to never be ashamed of God Romans 10:11 - For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."Romans 10:11 - For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."