Yo LKYouths!!!
WUZ UP!!! Here's Session 3's mid-week reflection:
Qn: Why should I look to the Bible to determine Right and Wrong?
A. Scripture teaches me right and wrong.
§ Read 2 Timothy 3:16.
§ The word “teaching” in this verse is a reference to sound doctrine.
§ The New Testament church wrestled with false teachers who were not teaching biblical truth. Unfortunately, the Christians still needed to be on their guard against false doctrine.
§ False doctrine is still being taught today. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish false doctrine because it is cloaked and couched in words and phrases that are similar to our own.
§ Read 2 Timothy 3:16.
§ The word “teaching” in this verse is a reference to sound doctrine.
§ The New Testament church wrestled with false teachers who were not teaching biblical truth. Unfortunately, the Christians still needed to be on their guard against false doctrine.
§ False doctrine is still being taught today. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish false doctrine because it is cloaked and couched in words and phrases that are similar to our own.
One example is how the Mormon church wants to pass themselves off as a Christian religion. They will use words familiar to us, such as Savior and atonement. But at the heart of their teaching, the Jesus they speak of is not the same Jesus we love and serve. For more information on Mormon doctrine, and false doctrines of other faiths and cults go to http://www.4truth.net/. This is an apologetics Web site designed by the North American Mission Board. It is filled with great information to help students know the difference between true and false doctrine.
§ We live in a world where truth is difficult to discern. That’s why Scripture is so important to us.
B. Scripture rebukes me when I do wrong.
§ Read 2 Timothy 3:16 again.
§ There are lots of different words that are similar to rebuke: to criticize someone, to disapprove, to reprimand or to scold. But rebuke is the harshest word of all. Why use this word? And what does it mean?
§ In Scripture, rebuking involves pointing out sin and confronting disobedience. It’s a pretty sharp word.
§ Have ever experience someone who loved you enough to get in your face and tell you the truth about something you were doing wrong. That person loved you enough to be confrontational and even a bit harsh. A loved one’s rebuke and God’s rebuke through Scripture are similar. Both are done out of love, wanting the very best for you.
C. Scripture corrects my mistakes and teaches me to how to do right.
§ Read 2 Timothy 3:16 again.
§ We live in a world where truth is difficult to discern. That’s why Scripture is so important to us.
B. Scripture rebukes me when I do wrong.
§ Read 2 Timothy 3:16 again.
§ There are lots of different words that are similar to rebuke: to criticize someone, to disapprove, to reprimand or to scold. But rebuke is the harshest word of all. Why use this word? And what does it mean?
§ In Scripture, rebuking involves pointing out sin and confronting disobedience. It’s a pretty sharp word.
§ Have ever experience someone who loved you enough to get in your face and tell you the truth about something you were doing wrong. That person loved you enough to be confrontational and even a bit harsh. A loved one’s rebuke and God’s rebuke through Scripture are similar. Both are done out of love, wanting the very best for you.
C. Scripture corrects my mistakes and teaches me to how to do right.
§ Read 2 Timothy 3:16 again.
The word correct and train go hand in hand. One focuses on correcting error, while training focuses on showing a person the right way to go. Scripture teaches us how to do what is right. We are to love our enemies by praying for them. We show compassion because Jesus gave us a model.
§ Listening to the world for instruction is confusing and disorienting and you don’t know whom to believe. However, listening to God’s Word is different. It guides to a good end.
D. You must choose whether or not you will listen to God’s Word
§ Listening to the world for instruction is confusing and disorienting and you don’t know whom to believe. However, listening to God’s Word is different. It guides to a good end.
D. You must choose whether or not you will listen to God’s Word
Suppose you and a friend were mountain bike riding one day. Your friend stopped to rest for a moment while you rode on ahead. You came to a railroad crossing and stopped to wait for your friend. As you stood there, you noticed the train approaching. At the same time you saw your friend sprinting on his or her bike to catch up with you, shouting “I’m going to take the lead!” You knew your friend was not going to stop, nor could your friend see that the train was approaching. What would you do? You would do everything in your power to warn your friend of the impending danger. You would not be trying to keep your friend from having fun, you want good for your friend.
§ Lots of people think that the commands in God’s Word are not for our good when they actually are. Because God sees the big picture, He sets forth His Word and wants us to follow it because He wants us to experience good and not the consequences of the bad.
§ Regardless of your warning of the coming train, your friend could have chosen not to listen to you and charged on across the tracks. It was up to him or her. The same applies to us. WE can choose not to heed God’s instructions—even though they are for our good—but we will face the consequences.
Lets take some moments to reflect and memorise 2 Tim 3:16.
Yg