How to Live in a Hostile World

Citizens Of Heaven

1. Of which world does the Bible say Christians are citizens?

Philippians 3:20 “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

2. What are Christians instructed not to conform to?

Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

3. What are Christians not to love?

1 John 2:15, 16 “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world.”

4. What law of the harvest are we called to remember?

Galatians 6:7, 8 “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”

Some Guidelines For Living

5. What does Paul recommend as a guide right thinking?

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”“It is a law of the mind that it gradually adapts itself to the subjects upon which it is trained to dwell. If occupied with commonplace matters only, it will become dwarfed and enfeebled. If never required to grapple with difficult problems, it will after a time almost lose the power of growth

6. To Whom do our bodies belong?

1 Corinthians 6:19, 20 “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you.... You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your body.”

7. What overriding principle should guide the Christian?

1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

8. What is the motivation for the Christian to live for God's glory?

Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrated his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”“No servant can serve two mastersTest everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil