Notes

#1 - Make the Bible the Foundation of my Life

Matthew 7:24 (NIV) "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."

Popular Culture

Exodus 23:2 (NIV) Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong.

Tradition

Mark 7:8 (NLT) For you ignore God's law and substitute your own tradition.

Reason

Proverbs 16:25 (NLT) There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

Feelings

Judges 21:25 (NLT) In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.

Two Important Questions:

What Do I Do When I Don't Understand?

Isaiah 55:9 (NLT) For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

What Do I Do When I Don't Like It?

#2 – Make It the First Part of My Daily Life

Matthew 6:33 (NIV) "But seek first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

First 15:

5 Minutes in the Word

Psalms 119:105 (NLT) Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

5 Minutes in Worship

Psalm 34:1 (NIV) I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

5 Minutes In Prayer

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

#3 – Make God's Word A Part of Who I Am

Colossians 3:16 (NKJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly...

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1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT) Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud.

1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than for self. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have. Love doesn't strut, Doesn't have a swelled head.

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#4 - Make it a Weapon For the Challenges of Life

Ephesians 6:13...17 (NIV) Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Ephesians 6:17 (MSG) God's Word is an indispensable weapon.

Matthew 4:3-4 (NIV) The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." Jesus answered, "It is written..."

Psalms 119:9-11 (NLT) How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. I have tried hard to find you– Don't let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.