1. Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross

2. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross It is important to stay near the center of what is right and good as we travel the road of life Peter didn’t (Mt. 26) … the prodigal didn’t (Lk. 15) The cross of Christ is what we must stay near at all times

3. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross When I am tempted live selfishly (Mt. 16:24; Mk. 8:34; Lk. 9:23; 14:27; Rom. 6:6; Gal. 2:20; 5:24; Phil. 3:18-19) When I am tempted to divide and follow man (1 Cor. 1:13) When I am tempted to preach another gospel (1 Cor. 1:17-18,23; 2:2) When I am tempted to forget the Lord’s death (1 Cor. 11:20-34)

4. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross When I am tempted to follow false teaching (Gal. 3:1) When I am tempted to avoid persecution (Gal. 5:11; 6:12) When I am tempted to boast (Gal. 6:14) When I am tempted to fall away (Heb. 6:6; 10:29)

5. Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross Read your Bible regularly Partake of the Lord’s supper regularly Pray in thanks regularly