Definition: Freedom from outside control or support; being self-governing. In the negative sense, it is unwillingness to be under obligation to the Lord or others, epitomized by the phrase “do your…
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Definition: The tendency to feel fearful, anxious, unsafe; apprehension regarding present or future situations or circumstances. 1. We must learn to draw our security from the great stabilizers: Jesus and His Word….
Definitions: Jealousy is the uneasiness felt due to suspicion, resentment or fear of rivalry, especially in regards to love or affection. Envy is the feeling of resentment, discontentment or jealousy of another’s position or…
1. Jesus’ Father, God, is the Eternal Spirit & Creator: A. God has always existed & always will: Exodus 3:14 God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM Psalms…
Definitions: Kindness is a readiness to assist or show consideration for others; of a gentle, sympathetic, or benevolent nature; helpfulness, thoughtfulness. Courtesy is polite behavior; consideration in interacting with others. 1. God’s kindness towards His…
“The perfect law of liberty” vs. religious legalism 1. Salvation is purely by grace, not works: Romans 3:28 A man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law Ephesians 2:8,9 By grace (undeserved…
Definitions: The Biblical term for laziness is slothfulness, which is habitual inactivity, reluctance to work or exert oneself in any way, sluggishness. Another term the Bible uses for a lazy person…
Definition: Sadness resulting from a feeling of being alone; of lacking friends or companionship. 1. Once we have Jesus in our hearts, we always have His company and love. Deuteronomy 31:6b For…
1. God is love, & He loves us: 1 John 4:8b God is love A. God’s love for us: Jeremiah 31:3 I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness…
–Includes marital relations & parental duties 1. Marriage: A. God has ordained & blessed marriage: Genesis 2:18 The Lord God said, It is not good that man should be alone;…
