So Be Careful How You Live

January 19, 2025

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Way of the Wise

 

Knowledge: the awareness of facts and the recognition of truth.

Wisdom: the proper usage of knowledge and the application of truth.

 

15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. (Ephesians 5:15)

 

Living Wisdom Out:

 

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4 Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich. (Proverbs 10:4)

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters … (Colossians 3:23 (NIV))

 

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30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. (Proverbs 14:30)

 

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A. Manage my well.

16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. (Ephesians 5:16)

 

B. Manage my well.

13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13)

 

C. Manage my well.

1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. (Psalm 24:1)

9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. (Proverbs 3:9)

21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. (Matthew 6:21)

 

 

Additional Notes

 


What’s Happening at Crossroads

NEW HERE?

We’re so glad you’ve chosen to come to Crossroads today! We want to thank you for visiting and would love to get to know you. Stop by and say hello at one of our Welcome Centers, our First Step area, or check out ecrossroads.info for more. We can’t wait to meet you!

WINTER GROUPS

When we say “We become more like Jesus together,” we mean it! God designed each one of us to be connected to others. At Crossroads, that connection happens through groups. We will be launching winter groups on Jan. 27th. Sign up or learn more.

DISCIPLE MAKER GATHERING

We want to hold disciple maker gatherings as a way to remind us of the mission to “go into the world and make disciples,” equip us to disciple better, and to encourage each other. Join us this afternoon from 4-5:30 p.m. in the cafe area of the South campus to learn more how you can be a disciple maker.

NIGHT OF WORSHIP

Join us on Sunday, January 26th at 6:45 p.m. at South campus for a time of celebration and worship.

STUDENT EVENTS

This year for Christmas, give your student the gift of an experience. We have two winter/spring events coming up for students.
Winter Retreat (8th-12th graders) — Friday, February 7th to Sunday, February 9th at Shiloh Park in Marion. 
SuperStart (4th-6th graders) — Feb. 28-March 1 (early registration closes January 22th) at Traders Point in Indianapolis.

VALENTINE’S GALA

Feb. 8 – $75 per couple
More info at preservemarriage.com

PRAYER ROOMS

Open Mon-Sat for 21 days. Sundays during gatherings:
• South (room 202) 6:30-7:30 a.m.
• Downtown (auditorium) 12-1 p.m.

WANT TO GIVE?

Learn more at ecrossroads.org. Click on “Giving.

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