Walking with God requires us to stay focused on pleasing Him rather than man. God can take any situation and turn it around in ways that you cannot even imagine.

5:45 - “Stop being a Christian for people instead of being a follower and disciple of Christ.”

8:45 - “Your patterns reveal your priorities.” Make sure that your actions align with God’s word.

19:53 - Galatians 6:7-8. You reap what you sow. That applies to good and bad things engaged in.

22:14 - Matthew 6:1. Beware of practicing your righteousness before others to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Let your actions please God instead of looking to impress man.

Takeaways ⁃ Stop being a Christian for people instead of Christ. ⁃ We are living sacrifices unto God. ⁃ Call out the patterns in your life that are holding you back. Present them to God so he can direct your steps to overcome them. ⁃ Take responsibility for your patterns. ⁃ Outline the benefits of breaking your bad habits. Questions 1. Do your actions please man over Christ? 2. Outline the problems your negative patterns create. Then, outline your life experience after you've overcome them. Contrast and compare. Which is the better life? Choose wisely.