Dig Deeper
In the message Moral Boundaries, a chair
illustration was used to demonstrate the necessity of grounding our beliefs on
a “fixed point of reference.” This illustration originates from a broadcast
featuring Frank Peretti which aired on Focus on the Family August 16, 2012. You
can listen to that message at 1twentyeight.blogspot.com. Mr. Peretti states that a true fixed point of
reference must 1). Be separate from us and 2). Be immovable.
How does Jesus describe the Scriptures in the
following verses? What confidence does this provide for you in making the
Scriptures your “fixed point of reference”?
Matthew 5:17-18--
Matthew 24:35; Mark 13:31; Luke 21:35--
Read the
Apostle Paul’s address to the Areopagus in Acts 17:22-28. What does Paul
present as the true “fixed point of reference”? How is this in contrast to the
beliefs of the people of Athens? (22-23)
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5. What three things are
the will of God for believers in their sanctification?
What insights do the following scriptures provide
for believers establishing healthy moral boundaries, especially in the area of
sexual purity/intimacy?
Proverbs 7:6-27--
1 Corinthians 6:18--
Ephesians 5:3--
1 Timothy 2:22--
Hebrews 13:4--
Application
Moral boundaries are not limited to sexual
purity/intimacy. Proverbs 20:1 warns, “Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;
whoever is led astray by them is not wise” and Ephesians 4:28, “Anyone who has
been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with
their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.”
What boundaries is the Holy Spirit leading you to establish or strengthen in
your life?
Memorize This
1
Thessalonians 4:3-4— It is God’s
will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;
that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy
and honorable. © NIV
No comments:
Post a Comment