September 22, 2021
LESSON 38: DEFERENCE
A. Definition of deference:
B. An example from my everyday life:
C. A positive example from the Bible: Ex. 2:25; Lev. 26:9; Ps. 119:6; 119:15; 1 Pet. 1:17
D. A negative example from the Bible: James 2:3; 2:9; Is. 43:23; Lam. 1:8; 1 Cor. 4:10.
E. Thinking about deference in my own life:
1. When have I shown deference?
2. In what situation did I fail to show deference?
3. What problem in my life could God use to build deference?
4. Who can be a Christian model for me of deference?
5. How can I develop this quality in my life?
F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build deference into my life: Phil. 2:3.
G. Self-evaluation:
1. Have I realized that sin is not just a private matter?
2. Do I understand that everything I do affects others?
3. Do I know that God created me to be interdependent, not independent?
4. Do I get excited about trusting God for all my needs?
5. Do I treat others with love, patience, and self-restraint?
6. Do I honor my father and mother?
7. Do I honor those who have been charged with my spiritual oversight?
8. Do I consider others of more value than myself?
9. If friends, neighbors, or family don't respect my Christian work, am I allowing their rejection to keep me from serving God?
10. Do I use God as an excuse to avoid helping my family?
11. Am I trying to raise my social status, whether by being with the right people, dressing for success, or driving the right car?
12. Am I trying to impress people for all the wrong reasons?
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