>> Timeless Principles:
v7:
Jesus warns the people who cause other people to sin strongly. The devil is already at work in tempting us to sin, let's not cause additional temptation to others.
>> Specific Words:
v7:
I need to be careful that my life or action doesn't tempt people to sin.
Q1:
- It's better to lose one part of our body (v8-9) that causes us to sin, rather than go into hell.
- Sin can prevent us from entering God's kingdom, hence determine our eternity.
Q2:
Through my own sins and how God is treating me. There are bad habits in my life that are very hard to be given up too and I need His grace. Others also deserved similar grace.
Q3:
Allow me to go through life challenges that enable me to depend on Him more and prune my character.
>> Applications:
- Be careful with my action and life that may stumble others.
- Help others to experience God's grace through personal encounter with God.
Showing posts with label Overcoming Temptation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Overcoming Temptation. Show all posts
Thursday, 5 July 2007
Wednesday, 23 May 2007
Day 22 "Mat 6:9-15"
>> Timeless Principles:
v13:
We need to rely on God to overcome temptation, hence we should pray to God to give us strength (1 Cor 10:13).
>> Specific Words:
v13:
I need to pray to God continuously/be alert in order to overcome temptation (1 Pet 5:8-9). If I rely on myself alone, I'll keep failing.
Q1:
- We can ask God to establish His kingdom on earth through prayer, therefore prayer ushers God's kingdom on earth.
- We can improve this fallen world by praying for the coming of God's kingdom, because it'll usher more of God's presence and authority in this world.
Q2:
- Usually I ask God to search my heart (Ps 139:23-24) to reveal to me areas in my life that is not pleasing to Him. I also try to solve conflicts as fast as possible (Mat 18:15-17).
Q3:
I realised that I haven't really ask God for His strength to help me to overcome temptation. I've been relying on my strength alone, hence often can be a bit more legalistic and lose the joy. Jesus' teaching inspired me to be conscious in asking for God's protection and help continuously (Mark 14:38).
>> Applications:
- Pray continually to God and be alert to be able to overcome temptation (1 Pet 5:8-9, Mark 14:28)
- Pray to usher God's kingdom on this fallen world
>> Spiritual experiences:
- Last nite I felt a bit discouraged coz I found it hard to understand the concept of CTE. I really would like to submit my Lit Review by tomorrow & yet I still didn't understand the most important concept for my thesis. However, I just spoke out the verses and try to memorise it too. I didn't want to give up so easily. I'd like to be more determine to finish what I've to do, coz every struggle in life is God's opportunity to help me grow. I remember the time when I was still in high school that I almost usually fight from behind everytime I was losing in a sport competition. I found that I had much more determination than today. Hope that as I meditate on God's Words more, I can be more determine as a person, hence experience more victories in life.
- Praise God that Elis & Pearline were willing to help out to do the duties for Fri CG. It's my fault that I hadn't sent the roster earlier. May God help me more... : )
v13:
We need to rely on God to overcome temptation, hence we should pray to God to give us strength (1 Cor 10:13).
>> Specific Words:
v13:
I need to pray to God continuously/be alert in order to overcome temptation (1 Pet 5:8-9). If I rely on myself alone, I'll keep failing.
Q1:
- We can ask God to establish His kingdom on earth through prayer, therefore prayer ushers God's kingdom on earth.
- We can improve this fallen world by praying for the coming of God's kingdom, because it'll usher more of God's presence and authority in this world.
Q2:
- Usually I ask God to search my heart (Ps 139:23-24) to reveal to me areas in my life that is not pleasing to Him. I also try to solve conflicts as fast as possible (Mat 18:15-17).
Q3:
I realised that I haven't really ask God for His strength to help me to overcome temptation. I've been relying on my strength alone, hence often can be a bit more legalistic and lose the joy. Jesus' teaching inspired me to be conscious in asking for God's protection and help continuously (Mark 14:38).
>> Applications:
- Pray continually to God and be alert to be able to overcome temptation (1 Pet 5:8-9, Mark 14:28)
- Pray to usher God's kingdom on this fallen world
>> Spiritual experiences:
- Last nite I felt a bit discouraged coz I found it hard to understand the concept of CTE. I really would like to submit my Lit Review by tomorrow & yet I still didn't understand the most important concept for my thesis. However, I just spoke out the verses and try to memorise it too. I didn't want to give up so easily. I'd like to be more determine to finish what I've to do, coz every struggle in life is God's opportunity to help me grow. I remember the time when I was still in high school that I almost usually fight from behind everytime I was losing in a sport competition. I found that I had much more determination than today. Hope that as I meditate on God's Words more, I can be more determine as a person, hence experience more victories in life.
- Praise God that Elis & Pearline were willing to help out to do the duties for Fri CG. It's my fault that I hadn't sent the roster earlier. May God help me more... : )
Saturday, 12 May 2007
Day 10 "Mat 4:1-7"
>> Timeless Principles:
v2:
Jesus was hungry and yet able to overcome temptation. Temptation comes in an unexpected times, usually when we are weak and tired, but we need to rely on God to overcome it.
>> Specific Words:
v2:
I need to rely on God in my weakness point not to give in to temptation, also I need to always be ready, esp. in my weakness pt as this is the time when the temptation comes.
Q1:
Jesus was not only know God's Words, but He also obey it with the help of Holy Spirit.
Q2:
I'm developing the habit of weekly memory verse and catch up with my 1 year Bible to develop the conviction in my heart.
Q3:
Often I don't realise that I need to rely on God more than I thought, therefore I fall into temptation. As I acknowledge how much I really need Him indeed, I believe I can overcome temptation.
>> Applications:
- Be alert at all time, esp. in weakness pt so that will not fall under temptation
- Be serious & diligent (2 Tim 2:15) to study God's Words to have more conviction and victory in life
>> Spiritual experiences:
v2:
Jesus was hungry and yet able to overcome temptation. Temptation comes in an unexpected times, usually when we are weak and tired, but we need to rely on God to overcome it.
>> Specific Words:
v2:
I need to rely on God in my weakness point not to give in to temptation, also I need to always be ready, esp. in my weakness pt as this is the time when the temptation comes.
Q1:
Jesus was not only know God's Words, but He also obey it with the help of Holy Spirit.
Q2:
I'm developing the habit of weekly memory verse and catch up with my 1 year Bible to develop the conviction in my heart.
Q3:
Often I don't realise that I need to rely on God more than I thought, therefore I fall into temptation. As I acknowledge how much I really need Him indeed, I believe I can overcome temptation.
>> Applications:
- Be alert at all time, esp. in weakness pt so that will not fall under temptation
- Be serious & diligent (2 Tim 2:15) to study God's Words to have more conviction and victory in life
>> Spiritual experiences:
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