Doxology (God Be Praised), Been So Good, What A Friend We Have in Jesus, Christ is Enough

Have you ever been robbed or scammed? How did it affect you, and how did it make you a wiser person today?

“You shall not steal.”

He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.

RECOGNIZE the many ways we steal (Malachi 3:8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Jeremiah 23:30-32, Isaiah 42:8)

REPENT of the heart behind stealing (Psalm 24:1, Psalm 23:1, Philippians 4:19, Genesis 3:4-5, Jeremiah 17:11, James 5:4-6, John 10:10a, Joshua 7:1, 2 Samuel 11)

REPLACE taking with blessing (Ephesians 4:28, Acts 20:35, Exodus 22:1,3,7,9, Colossians 2:13-14, Romans 6:23, John 3:16)

Restate the verse in your own words.

• What did you like about these verses?
• What did you learn about God?
• What did you learn about people?
• What did you learn about stealing?
• What did you learn about following Jesus?

Based on this lesson on “GOD PROVIDES: DO NOT STEAL, BLESS OTHERS”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.

Simple

Measurable

Appropriate

Realistic

Time-bound

“I Will _____________________________”

Who will you share these truths to this week?

Pray for those who steal (or tempted to steal) because of poverty, greed, and ignorance or unbelief in a good and generous God who provides for all we need.

Be a channel of God’s blessings to someone and help meet their legitimate needs.

Share the greatest blessing — Jesus Christ, by sharing the gospel to someone this week.

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.

• Pray for persecuted Christians in Sudan and Nigeria) — many have been beheaded and murdered; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.

• PRAISE God that all Israeli hostages have been restored to their families! Continue to pray for Israel’s war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory. For Jewish people worldwide who are experiencing a surge of antisemitism. May this lead them to the Messiah, Jesus as they turn to God for help and comfort.

• For nations in turmoil (e.g., Ukraine, Middle Eastern countries, etc.) to experience true freedom in Christ and become centers for massive spiritual revivals in their regions. For new Iranian leadership to rise up that will be for the people of Iran, will promote freedom of worship that the Iranian believers will be able to reach out to the rest of their countrymen and the people of the Middle East.

• For the people of Mali who are experiencing a violent takeover of their government by Islamist terrorists.

• That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.

• For elders, pastors, dleaders, and families to become holy, humble, harmonious, happy, and heart-working.

• Ministries and churches expand worldwide.

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

“You shall not steal.”