1- Be on your guard-be watchful. 2- Stand firm in the faith 3- Be strong - courageous. 4- Do everything in love. Preparing your heart for the sermon- What sins and temptations did the Corinthians need to be alert for- In the Bible what activity is linked to being watchful- Why- How would love take care of most of the problems plaguing the Corinthian church- Other passages to consider- Josh 1-1-9- John 15-1-20- Acts 20-24-32- 1 Thess 5-1-11- 2 Thess 2-13-15- 1 Cor 4-10-14- 10-31- 13-1-3- Eph 5-15-17- 6-10-20- Col 4-2-6- 1 Pet 5-6-11- Heb 10-19-25 Digging Deeper- What dangers do Christians need to be alert to in this present world- Why do Christians need courage- What frightening circumstances may we face- Where do courage, perseverance, and love come from- How do we tap into that- What dangers-temptations- distractions are your currently facing- Where can you find help-