As we used light to help us understand the concept of The “Po-Po” Principle, I trust we’ve grown in knowing more about “put off, put on” and the effect it has on our walk with God and service in his kingdom. By exposing the fundamental error of mixing a little “untruth” with truth, we realize how it poisons and deceives. As stated in Ephesians 4:22-24, putting off our former way of life puts distance between us and a corrupt or rotten mindset. This allows the Spirit of God of renew us and work a fresh mental and spiritual attitude (AMP, v23). The result is that we put on a new way of life – one that is God-fashioned and working itself into our conduct as God reproduces His character in us (MSG, v24)
For 3/21/2011:
Brief: The advertising slogan “But Wait! There’s More!!” is probably well known amongst many of us. However, when it comes to what God has to offer, there is always more than we expect and more than we give Him credit for. This week, we’ll see what scripture reveals about this concept of expectation. He has provided much for us … but wait, there is more!
Homework
What areas if God prompting you to “put off” and “put on” a new way of thinking or living?
Truth And Dare!
For each of the following scriptures answer the following questions:
- Who is this speaking to?
- What is being said here?
- Where and When does this take place?
- How is it done?
- Why do I care?
- Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
- 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 (NLT)
- Ephesians 4:11 (NLT)
- 1 Timothy 3:10; 3:1 (NLT)
- Romans 12:4-8 (NIV)
- 1 Corinthians 12:28 (AMP)
- 1 Corinthians 7:7 (NLT)
“There’s more to life than chocolate, but not right now.”
-- Anonymous --
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