Message OutlineIssue: What is the problem?

1.     World’s words and wisdom

2.     Scripture’s wisdom is radically different

Exposition of Proverbs 23:29-35 – adapted from Mark Shaw

Six Question Biblical Evaluation

• Who has woe? (Level of condemnation in their life – Recklessness)  
• Who has sorrow? (deep sadness, hurt, bitterness, anger, depressions)
• Who has strife? (problems in relationships)
• Who has complaining? (ungrateful, thanklessness)
• Who has wounds without cause? (physical)
• Who has redness of eyes? (hopelessness)
Idolatry (vs. 30-31)  Dire consequences (vs. 32)  Twisted perspectives (vs. 33)  Brokenness (vs. 34)  

Aim: What is our hope? What is the goal?

Adapt: How to change?

Apply: How to have lasting change?

1.     ANTHEM – adapted from John Piper

• A – Avoidas much as is possible and reasonable the sights and situations that arouse unfitting desire
• N – Say “No”to every lustful thought within five seconds
• T – Turnthe mind forcefully toward Christ as a superior satisfaction
• H – Holdthe promise and the pleasure of Christ firmly in your mind until it pushes the other images out
• E – Enjoya superior satisfaction
• M – Moveinto a useful activity away from idleness and other vulnerable behaviors

2.     Create Your Plans for Change and Transformation

• Construction plan
• Evacuation plan
• Reconciliation plan 

3. Our ultimate satisfaction – the Lord Jesus Christ

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