Many people think it is okay to talk differently at work, at home, and around religious/holy people. However, as Christians, we are to talk the same no matter whom we are around. How would your life sound if you applied this thought to your life?

Matthew 12:33-37, Proverbs 6:1-5; Proverbs 8:4-11; Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 18:4-8; Proverbs 21:23; Proverbs 31:32-33; Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

James 3:1-12; Matthew 5:33-37; Colossians 3:8-11; Ephesians 4:25-32; Ephesians 5:15-21; Proverbs 12:17-22

John 8:31-36

As described in Philippians 2:3-8, what is Jesus' attitude? What kind of attitude am I to have?

According to Colossians 3:1-7, What am I to set my mind upon?

Read Philippians 4:6-9; Make a list of qualities I want to find in myself:

How can I apply Psalm 119:12-16 to my public and private life?

What thoughts distract even the most devout religious person (1 Timothy 1:3-7)?

How can you avoid becoming a religious person who does not know Jesus (2 Timothy 2:21-26)?

Psalm 101; What do I need to avoid?  Whom do you need to look to?

Setting up a flexible routine. What is my current regular routine.   (2 Corinthians 5:13-19)

In Matthew 26:26; Luke 24:30; John 6:11; what pattern did Jesus set?

Routines are shown to us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, how can you apply these to your life?

What is, Galatians 6:1-5, in regards to my daily routine?

Who am I responsible to teach and reflect the teachings of Jesus to (Ephesians 6:1-4)?

Deuteronomy 6:4-9, says what about teaching children? How my household can be conducted...

When did the disciples come together (Acts 20:7)?

According to Hebrews10:23-25, whom is it important to gather with? What should we not forsake?

What should we always be ready for (Titus 3:1-2)?

Titus 3:8, encourages us to maintain what?

In my daily life, How do I remain fruitful (Titus 3:14)?

forebarence (i.e. Patience) = refraining from the enforcement of something; not forcing.

What 3 things from these verses stand out to you, about a patient person (Psalm 37:3-8)?

 In Psalm 40:1-3, What is the result of being patient?

According to 1Peter 2:20-22; when do you get zero credit for demonstrating patience?  When is God pleased with your patience?

When you have developed patience; what other things can grow in your life (Romans 5:1-6)?

After reading Romans 15:4-6; who is your source for patience? 

We discuss the virtue of self-control in this Christian growth series.

Galatians 5:22-25 - Fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control)

In accordance with Romans 12:1-3:

-What part of you must be given to God in addition to your heart?

-What are you not to duplicate/act upon?

-List areas in your personal life that require self-control.

According to 1 Corinthians 6:17-20:

-Where are you (location) to glorify and/or honour God?

-When you become a Christian, what has your body become?

-Self-control personally to you as a Christian, means fleeing from what?

What are you to pursue (2 Timonthy 2:22-26)?

Self-control (Proverbs 16:32 & Proverbs 25:28)

The book of 1 John is an excellent read when it comes to aligning your will with God's.

1 John 1:1-7 - What is the purpose of this Scripture? What message is declared? What makes you a liar?

1 John 2:3-6 - What happens to those that obey God? How can I tell if I am a follower of Christ? How does a follower of Christ live?

1 John 3: 2-6 - What is sin? Why did Jesus come to earth? What happens if we live in Christ? Why do people constantly sin?

1 John 4:4-6 - Why can followers of Christ overcome the world? Who listens to and gives heed to The Scriptures?

1 John 5:4-8 - Who is able to obey God and defeat sin? List 2 characteristics of an overcomer:  What/Who enables you to overcome the world and live according to God's will? Who testifies to the truth of Christ's return?

We discuss how Biblical Meditation is one way of hearing God's Will.

Meditation - a pleasant murmuring of Scripture to yourself; quiet reflection the Words of Scripture, musical repetition of Scripture, prayerful review, communing with God, and worship of God.

Psalm 32:8; Psalm 25:8-10; James 1:5-8; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 104:33-34; Proverbs 19:20

Ways we hear from God summary:

1. Read God's Word, specifically the Bible.

2. Pray (prayer is multi-part. Adoration, Contemplation, Thanksgiving, Supplication) 

3. Receive God's knowledge from pastors, prophets, teachers, evangelists

4. Additional ways: Angels, dreams, visions, stories/parables, a donkey (Numbers 22:28)...but not limited to.

Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:30-31; Psalm 32:8; 1 Peter 2:25; John 10:27; John 10:5

We discuss knowing God

1 Thessalonians 1:3-8

1. Understand God's provision through Christ. (John 10:10)

2. Abiding is my responsibility. (2 Timothy 2:19)