I have said these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction, but have courage! I have conquered the world.”
HOW CAN I LIVE COURAGEOUSLY?
I. BY OWNING UP TO MY SINS
John 1:8 LEB
That one was not the light, but came in order that he could testify about the light.
Proverbs 28:13 LEB
He who conceals his transgression will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes will obtain mercy.
II. BY STANDING UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT
1 Corinthians 16:13 LEB
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act courageously, be strong.
Ezekiel 3:18 LEB
When I say to the wicked, ‘Surely you will die,’ and you do not warn him and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way so that he may live, that wicked person will die because of his guilt, and from your hand I will seek his blood.
III. BY SPEAKING UP FOR JESUS
2 Timothy 1:7–8 LEB
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline. Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor me his prisoner, but suffer along with me for the gospel, according to the power of God,
1 Peter 3:15 LEB
but set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense to anyone who asks you for an accounting concerning the hope that is in you.
