RW360 - Session 6 - One Guidance System Beats Them All

Introduction

Psalm 48:14 ESV

that this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever.

One guidance system beats them all

The quality and stability of your relationships will depend on what guidance system you choose to live by

Most of us would like to improve our relational skills, but no matter how hard we try, we keep veering off course by falling back into habits that damage our relationship with God and other people.

Romans 7:15–18 ESV

For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.

Because of his great love, God invites us to trade in our flawed ideas on how to live, to accept the gift of his kindness and forgiveness and to trust that he will provide us with the best system for navigating life and relationships.

Proverbs 3:5–7 ESV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Isaiah 30:21 ESV

And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.

He provides this guidance through his written Word, through the leading of the Holy Spirit, and through the teaching and counsel of his church.

God’s guidance system has proven its superiority over thousands of years. Those who trust in it have found a wisdom, righteousness, security and peace that is unmatched by anything the world has to offer.

Ps. 23

To become more God-aware and God-engaging...Follow a trustworthy GPS

God Positioning System (GPS)

Glorify God: Trust him absolutely.

Proverbs 3:5–7 ESV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

Isaiah 30:21 ESV

And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.

Daniel 3:16–18 ESV

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”

Luke 4:8 ESV

And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “ ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’ ”

Acts 5:27–29 ESV

And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Pursue God: Seek him earnestly.

Jeremiah 29:13 ESV

You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.

Joshua 1:8 ESV

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

Psalm 119:45 ESV

and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV

pray without ceasing,

Serve God: Do what pleases him.

John 8:29 ESV

And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”

Joshua 24:15 ESV

And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Matthew 5:16 ESV

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

John 15:8 ESV

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.