People of Faith Fight Pride and Self-Centeredness
Big Truth:
People of Faith Fight Pride and Self-Centeredness
1 Peter 5:5; Proverbs 3:34; Ephesians 2:3; Philippians 2:3; Colossians 3:12
Bible Verse:
But He gives more grace. Therefore it says, God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God.
James 4:6-7
Big Ideas:
- We fight pride and self-centeredness by not following our heart.
- We fight pride and self-centeredness by drawing near to God.
- We fight pride and self-centeredness through right speech and humility.
Bible Passage:
James 4:1-5:6Influence:
FOCUS: Living for Jesus
SERIES: James
This series walks through the book of James, looking at what faith is and how faith is lived out and expressed through the life of a Jesus follower that is distinct from the world.
Every student should know:
- God is a God of compassion and mercy.
- We are prone to self-deception.
- If our faith does not have works, it is dead.
Every student should strive to:
- Read the entire book of James.
- Memorize the Bible verse each week.
- Reject and repent of faith without works.
Every student should feel:
- Joy, even in trials, because of God’s goodness.
- Thankful for every good and perfect gift from the Father.
- Responsible to use their influence for Jesus alone.
Every student should want:
- To grow in their understanding of biblical faith.
- To practice religion based on what Scripture says, not the world, culture, or our feelings.
- To know and generously show mercy.
