Introduction
Ephesians 6:1-4Stay focused on the bigger picture.
Hebrews 11:8-10God’s people have always been those who can look past present troubles and see the end goal.Be proactive instead of reactive.
Joshua 1:6-9John 16:1-4 – Jesus told his apostles what to expect once He left.The whole Bible is preparing us for the future.Address the root issues, not just the symptoms of the moment.
Hebrews 10:25; 3:12Luke 12:13-15 – Jesus saw that the root issue was greed.I Peter 2:11-12Keep feelings in their proper place.
Proverbs 28:26 – It is possible for us to lead ourselves astray.Psalms 119:105 – God’s word is the source of truth.Make them do good things, even when they don’t feel like it.
Genesis 22:1-12 – Abraham surely didn’t feel like sacrificing Isaac.Luke 17:4Luke 18:9, 14 – Some today might say the Pharisee was living his truth, but Jesus said he was wrong.Teach the value of truth over feelings.
Genesis 37:3-35 – Jacob was deceived – his feelings were false.Proverbs 3:5,1, 6-7 – We must mold our heart to fit God’s commands.Psalms 19:14James 1:2You can change your feelings to fit God’s truth.