1. Step-by-Step Instructions - II Ephesians 4:17-24 James 1:2-4

2. EPHESIANS 4:17-24 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. 20 You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21 Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

3. JAMES 1:2-4 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

4. REVELATION INFORMATION TRANSFORMATION INCARNATION Godly Character Word of God Holy Spirit Sharing our faith Using our gifts Persevering faith under trial Passionate Spirituality

5. INFORMATION Word of God

6. NEEDS Physical/Survival Needs Safety/Security Needs Belonging/Connecting Needs Significance Needs Spiritual Needs

7. NEEDS (Physical/Survival, Safety/Shelter, Relational/Belonging, Emotional/Significance and Spiritual Needs) VALUES AND BELIEFS (Our life experiences teach us how to meet those needs and, based on these experiences, we develop our values…those consistent, passionate and distinctive convictions behind all we do – the “why” behind the “what”) World System Sin Nature Life Experiences Demonic Powers

8. EMOTIONAL RESPONSES (Our ability or inability to have our needs met is usually reflected through our emotions) MOTIVATIONS/ATTITUDES/THOUGHTS (Our values determine our priorities, influence our decisions, motivate our thoughts and drive our lives) BEHAVIORS (Our internal values and beliefs are always demonstrated ultimately in our behaviors.)

9. NEEDS VALUES AND BELIEFS MOTIVATIONS/ATTITUDES/THOUGHTS EMOTIONAL RESPONSES BEHAVIORS Eph 4:20-24

10. INFORMATION Word of God The Word Teaches God’s Value System

11. a.Read the Word – I Tim 4:13; I Pet 2:2; Neh 9:3 b.Study the Word – II Tim 2:15; 3:16; Neh 8:8 a. What does it mean? (Interpretation) –Study it in its context b. How does it apply? (Application) –What doctrine does it teach? –What error does it correct? –What sin does it rebuke? –What training does it provide?  What command am I to obey?  What principle am I to apply?  What example am I to follow? c.Meditate on the Word – Josh 1:8; Psalm 1:2; 119:15 d.Memorize the Word – Psalm 119:11