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*Open your Bible with me to Luke 15*

INTRODUCTION: Running Away

Have you ever run away from home? (Most kids did at some point, I did)

I don’t remember why, but my parents did or said something I didn’t like

In my infinite wisdom, I decided I knew better!

I packed all the essentials: I put my favorite toys, my blanket, and some snacks in my wagon and set off

I made it about 1/2 mile with my wagon before I sat down on the side of the road, and cried

My mom found me and was all too happy to bring me home

TRANSITION: Running away=rebellion

The story is funny, but it points to an important truth: I was running away in rebellion

All of us have a streak of rebellion in us

If we are honest, you and I believe that we know what is best for us as individuals