Dedication
What is the proper motive for dedicating ourselves to Jehovah God?
See also Ex 20:5
If we want to serve God, we must have what view of the Bible?
Ps 119:105; 1Th 2:13; 2Ti 3:16
See also Joh 17:17; Heb 4:12
What must we acknowledge about God’s way of helping us to overcome sin?
What is involved in repenting of our former course of life?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Lu 19:1-10—Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, repents of his life of extortion and makes restitution for what he extorted
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1Ti 1:12-16—The apostle Paul explains how he left behind a sinful life and found forgiveness through the mercy of God and Christ
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In addition to stopping wrong conduct, what else must we do?
What moral standards must we comply with in order to serve God acceptably?
1Co 6:9-11; Col 3:5-9; 1Pe 1:14, 15; 4:3, 4
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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1Co 5:1-13—The apostle Paul directs the Corinthian congregation to remove from their midst a man guilty of gross immorality
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2Ti 2:16-19—The apostle Paul warns Timothy to reject the words of apostates, which spread like gangrene
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What stand do servants of God need to take regarding the affairs of this world?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Joh 6:10-15—After Jesus miraculously feeds a large crowd, people seek to make him king, but Jesus withdraws from them
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Joh 18:33-36—Jesus explains that his Kingdom has nothing to do with the politics of this world
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How does holy spirit help us to serve God?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Ac 15:28, 29—The governing body in Jerusalem is guided by holy spirit in making the landmark decision regarding circumcision
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In what ways should our dedicated service to God be like that of Jesus Christ?
Why do dedicated Christians need to get baptized?
Mt 28:19, 20; Ac 2:40, 41; 8:12; 1Pe 3:21
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Mt 3:13-17—Jesus presents himself to do his Father’s will, symbolizing this by getting baptized
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Ac 8:26-39—An Ethiopian official, already a Jewish proselyte, is ready for baptism after learning the truth about Jesus Christ
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