:: Previous Lessons Discussed ::
A quick recap
[ excerpts from some "Ang Gabay" and "True Love Waits" discussions]

Lesson: Money-Pagkakautang [02.03.02]
Reference: II Cor. 9:8-11
Short Notes: We need to have *self-control; *obligation [ipon pera/magtipid hanggang makabayad]

7 Ways to Prosperity:
1. You should work hard.
-think of creative source of income
2. Invest.
- magtago; palaguin
3. Save.
4. Give to God what belongs to Him.
- 10% or more tithes
5. Give to God's works.
- love offerings
6. Give to the needy.
- not by 'limos' but by charitable institutions.
"You keep what you give away & you lose what you attempt to selfishly keep."
7. Be contented.
- Heb. 13:5 "Love of money is the root of all evil."

2 things:
*kailangan may direction ang bibilhin [there should be direction in buying]
*bilhin lang ang mahahalagang bagay [know your needs/wants]


Lesson: Friendship [02.10.02]
Reference/Source: Proverbs 17:17; 27:17
Short Notes:
I. Definition of a Friend
II. Feeling With a Friend
III. Secret of Friendship
- Prov. 27:17 "As iron sharpens an iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." [NKJV]

3 Ways to More Effective Enjoyable Friendship:
1. Caring for people [feelings, personality]
2. Listening to them [share their secrets and stories]
3. Affirming them [keep them as your friend]

4 Sure Ways how:
1. Humility [be humble]
2. Open to each other.
3. Accept each other.
4. Knowing each other.


Lesson: How to Resist Temptation [02.17.02]
Reference/Source: I Cor. 10:13
 "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." [NKJV]
Quick Notes:
 "I would not be tempted if the temptation is not tempting." -- saying

1. Word Power vs. Will Power
-Psalms 1:2 "But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night."
 By Keeping God's words
2. God's Grace vs. Religious Rules.
-Titus 2:11-12 "Grace of God"
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, [12] teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberty, righteously, and godly in the present age." [NKJV]
-Colossians 2:20-23 "Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!"
"...[21]And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind  by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled [22] in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach  in His sight..."
-being religious won't help us. Just "Say No" to unrighteousness and to ungodliness.
3. Humility vs. Pride
-Being humble and weak, we became strong.
What does humble before God mean?
Why/How God oppose the proud?
-by giving more problems
4. Resist the devil and He will flee from you!
-God has given us the authority to overcome the powers of the enemy.


Lesson: Magwagi sa Digmaang Spiritual [04.28.02]
Source:
Quick Notes:
3 Bahagi:
1. Tempter [manunukso]
2. Accuser [manghuhusga]
3. Deceiver [manloloko/nagmamarunong]

*The Battle Could Be Positive/Negative:
- by the Blood of Jesus Christ (we are saved)
- by testimony
- commitment
- humbleness

"Declare that we are weak for God is our Strength."



Lesson: Love [06.16.02]
Reference/Source: I Cor. 13:4-7
Quick Notes:
Love- is everywhere; it could be 'me', most special thing/greatest gift, is blind [stupid!], is like a flower that blooms in life's bouquet; it is a common word today...

What is True Love?

True love that waits is real.

Limitation: Self

*5 Important Persons To Give True Love*

1. God deserve your true love.
- you can show His love to Him thru: songs, prayers, surrendering your life to Him
=How does God love you?
-blessings, protection and John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
+ when you see the cross, always remember TRUE LOVE.
Romans 12:1 - offer your bodies as a living sacrifice to God
Matt. 22: 37 -Love God with all your heart, soul and mind.
2. You
3. Others [Family/Friends]
- True love should give us a heart for others and open our eyes and ears to other people.
Family: Eph. 6:1-2; Prov.6:20
Friends: 1 Tim. 5:1-2; I Thess. 4
4. Future Mate
-walang malisya; wrong motiff
"Commit yourself as a puregift to your future spouse today, start by being faithful to him/her from this day on."
5. Future Kids
"Children are too precious to be mere outcomes of 'accident'. You can extend your love to your future kids. by making sure that they are born in a healthy family environment."
"God wants to protect unborn child by commanding us to exercise purity in matters."
= now think: how many children you want; names; talents ng kids; short prayer for them

Psalms 127:3 "Behold, children are heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward." [NKJV]



Lesson: Love Still [07.14.02]
Reference/Source: I Cor. 13; Song of Solomon 2:7
Quick Notes:
Love that waits:
1. perfect timing
2. future mate
3. success in life

Song of Solomon 2:7 "I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, by the gazelles or by the does of the field, do not stir up nor awaken love until it pleases."

What is Sex?
= It is a gift from God and it is sacred.
88% suicide because of PMS; you'll get AIDS, STDs, unwanted pregnancies, etc.


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