I will focus on _______________ character
that reflects God’s _________________
Light shines in the darkness for the godly.
They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. Psalm 112:4 (NLT)
Three gifts that emit light in the darkness:
God’s ______________.
My _________ in God’s promise.
God’s _______________.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be
hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead
they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the
same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good
deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
I will be gracious/_________________.
I will be _________________.
I will be _________________.
5 Good
comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business
fairly. 6 Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous
will be long remembered. 7 They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust
the LORD to care for them. 8 They are confident and fearless and can face
their foes triumphantly. 9 They share freely and give generously to those in
need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have
influence and honor. Psalm 112:5-9 (NLT)
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Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom.
All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
Praise him forever! Psalm 112:10 (NLT)
Influence: “The capacity to have an effect on the character,
development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect
itself. To have an effect on something; power to sway ; the act or
power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or
direct exercise of command; the power or capacity of causing an
effect in indirect or intangible ways”
Living a life centered on God means:
I will pay _______________ to what is
_________________ my life.
Praise the LORD! Blessed are those who fear the LORD,
who find great delight in his commands. Psalm 112:1 (NIV)
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2He makes me lie down in green
pastures, ___ ________ ______ beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:1-2 (NIV)
“We are not primarily called to do something or go somewhere;
we are called to Someone. We are not called first to special
work but to God. The key to answering the call is to be devoted
to no one and to nothing above God Himself.”
(Os Guiness)
Those who ________ me _______ are influenced
the most by my life and character.
Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.
27 Fear of the LORD is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the
snares of death.
Proverbs 14:26 (NLT)
Who or what is _________________ me?
My influence will ______________ me.
How am I ___________________?
Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith.
Hebrews 11:4b (NLT)
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
106 I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:
I will obey your righteous regulations. Psalm 119:105-106 (NLT)
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
Proverbs 13:20 (NLT)
I will sing of your love and justice, LORD. I will praise you with songs.
2 I will be careful to live a blameless life— when will you come to help me?
I will lead a life of integrity in my own home.3 I will refuse to look at
anything vile and vulgar. I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing
to do with them. 4 I will reject perverse ideas and stay away from every evil.
5 I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure
conceit and pride. 6 I will search for faithful people to be my companions.
Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.
7 I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house, and liars will not stay in
my presence. 8 My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked and free the
city of the LORD from their grip.
Psalm 101 (NLT)
I will deliberately _______________ those
who ______________ with me.
Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly
people will be blessed. 3 They themselves will be wealthy, and their good
deeds will last forever.
Psalm 112:2-3(NLT)
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix
their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us
with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good
works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 storing up for themselves the
treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of
that which is life indeed.
I Timothy 6:16-19 (NASB)
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