"Holy Habits"
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Discussion:
And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem.
And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.
And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?
And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned unto her house.
Do you believe people really do judge a book by its cover? Why or why not?
Do you believe people really do judge a book by its cover? Why or why not?
Many people say, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” But does God care about how we look on he outside and the habits we have?
Many people say, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” But does God care about how we look on he outside and the habits we have?
What We Watch
What We Watch
What we watch has the power to affect what we tolerate and even accept as normal.
What we watch has the power to affect what we tolerate and even accept as normal.
Followers of Jesus pursue holiness in media choices and all we take in visually.
Followers of Jesus pursue holiness in media choices and all we take in visually.
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
Do we have a choice what we watch or see? ___________________________________________________________
Who wrote this Psalm and why might this be important? m_________________________________________________________
The word wicked can also be translated “worthless”. How can spending too much time watching worthless content hurt us as Christians? ___________________________________________________________
What are practical ways you can pursue holiness in choices about what you watch? ___________________________________________________________
I made a covenant with mine eyes; Why then should I think upon a maid?
What We Hear
What We Hear
What we listen to can affect how we think and feel.
What we listen to can affect how we think and feel.
As followers of Jesus who want our thoughts and emotions anchored in Him and His Word, we should monitor what we hear.
As followers of Jesus who want our thoughts and emotions anchored in Him and His Word, we should monitor what we hear.
And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth-lehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him.
Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.
And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.
And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
What qualified David to be the musician for the king? (verse 18) ___________________________________________________________
Does music really have an effect on our minds? (verse 23) ___________________________________________________________
How did music affect Saul’s anger? (verse 23) ___________________________________________________________
What are practical guidelines for the music we hear? ___________________________________________________________
What We Wear: Modesty
What We Wear: Modesty
Since our purpose is to point others to Jesus Christ, we should consider our appearance as part of our commitment to holiness.
Since our purpose is to point others to Jesus Christ, we should consider our appearance as part of our commitment to holiness.
The New Testament is consistent in calling for modest apparel, so the maturing believer seeks to adorn themselves accordingly.
The New Testament is consistent in calling for modest apparel, so the maturing believer seeks to adorn themselves accordingly.
Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
What is precious to God? (verse 4) ___________________________________________________________
How should we adorn ourselves? (verse 4) ___________________________________________________________
What can get in the way of a meek and quiet spirit we are cultivating? (verse 3) ___________________________________________________________
Why do you think the world bases the value of people on superficial appearance? ____________________________________________________________
What We Wear: Gender Distinction
What We Wear: Gender Distinction
In addition to Scripture’s instructions about modesty of dress, maturing believers should seek to reflect our God-given gender in our appearance.
In addition to Scripture’s instructions about modesty of dress, maturing believers should seek to reflect our God-given gender in our appearance.
As we celebrate being in the image of God , we dress and present ourselves with gender distinction.
As we celebrate being in the image of God , we dress and present ourselves with gender distinction.
I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
What are men called to do to live holy? (verse 8) ___________________________________________________________
How are women called to adorn themselves? (verses 9 & 10) ___________________________________________________________
What does Scripture caution against? (verse 9) ___________________________________________________________
What word does Scripture use to describe ideal apparel? (verse 9) ___________________________________________________________
This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;
Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.
Closing
Closing
Why do you think God cares about what we watch, listen to, and even wear?
Why do you think God cares about what we watch, listen to, and even wear?
In what areas of your life are you willing to ask God to help you pursue holiness?
In what areas of your life are you willing to ask God to help you pursue holiness?