2018 Beach Retreat Leader Manual
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HOW CAN I HAVE SELF-CONTROL?<br />
• Allow the Holy Spirit to produce it in you. It can only<br />
truly come from Him. Galatians 5:22-23<br />
• Be disciplined and train your body physically by<br />
keeping your eyes on the Lord. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27<br />
• Surrender and train your mind by letting Jesus<br />
transform it. Romans 12:1-2<br />
• Lay down your desires and find your delight and joy in<br />
the right things. Psalm 37:4<br />
HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?<br />
• Making a decision to flee sexual sin happens before<br />
you find yourself in a tempting situation.<br />
1 Corinthians 6:18<br />
• The further you entertain the chance of sinning, the<br />
smaller your way of escape is; nevertheless God<br />
always provides a way out. 1 Corinthians 10:13<br />
• Establish boundaries that will keep you from giving<br />
into temptation. 1 Corinthians 6:13b<br />
• Remember that your body is a temple of God.<br />
1 Corinthians 6:19-20<br />
SHOULD CHRISTIANS WORRY ABOUT THEIR<br />
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE?<br />
• Christians should take care of themselves physically but<br />
not prioritize it over growing spiritually. 1 Timothy 4:8<br />
• Our bodies are made perfectly by God so we should<br />
take care of them. Psalm 139:13-14<br />
• Our physical beauty should not be used to exalt<br />
ourselves. 1 Timothy 2:9-10<br />
• We should care most about what God cares about,<br />
and He cares most about our heart. 1 Samuel 16:7<br />
CAN I BE FRIENDS WITH NON-CHRISTIANS?<br />
• Jesus hung out with non-believers ... but He was also<br />
perfect and incorruptible. Matthew 9:10-13<br />
• Be a representative of Christ wherever you go.<br />
Matthew 5:14-16<br />
• Make sure you are surrounding yourself with people<br />
who are helping you grow in your faith. Proverbs 27:17<br />
• Be careful as you choose your friends.<br />
1 Corinthians 15:33<br />
WHY SHOULD I TALK ABOUT MY FAITH IN SCHOOL?<br />
• It’s our calling as believers in Jesus. Matthew 28:18-20<br />
• We are to be a witness of our faith. Acts 1:8<br />
• It’s your mission field. Acts 26:14-18<br />
WHAT IS THE RIGHT WAY TO PRAY?<br />
• The Lord’s Prayer sets an example for us.<br />
Matthew 6:9-13<br />
• Pray with confidence that God hears our prayers.<br />
1 John 5:14-15<br />
• Pray without being anxious and with a thankful heart.<br />
Philippians 4:6-7<br />
• Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17<br />
HOW CAN I LOVE SOMEONE IF I DON’T LIKE THEM?<br />
• It is a command from God! John 13:34-35<br />
• Putting others above yourself will change your attitude<br />
towards them. Romans 12:10<br />
• In order to change the way you feel about someone,<br />
choose to serve them! Galatians 5:13<br />
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