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."
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]
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.