My House… My rules

DID GOD REALLY SAY THAT? – MY HOUSE… MY RULES…

“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair.”

Psalm 19:7-9

RESISTANCE TO RULES

1. We ourselves anyway
2. We get at the rules
3. We R our actions
4. We try and claim

THREE OPTIONS FOR LIVING

• My = My
• Gods Life =
• = Gods Rules

BIG IDEA: Rules without will always lead to .

NECESSARY SHIFTS WE MUST MAKE

1. We must make the to accept God and his rules.

“If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you.”

John 14:15

1. We must our to God claiming first priority.

“No other gods, only me.”

Exodus 20:3

1. We must choose not

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 (MSG)

THE FRUIT OF RELATIONSHIP (JESUS) + RULES (GOD’S COMMANDS)

1. Keeps your soul in . (… revive the soul)
2. Makes You . (…making wise the simple)
3. Grows your . (…bringing joy to the heart)
4. what others don’t.(… giving insight for living)