New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Bible Study Wednesday, July 13, 2005 was taught by Assistant Pastor Mark Porter. 

 

The Character of the Christian

 �Building for Quality�

 

 

� Define Integrity: Completeness; who you are; what you do when nobody else is looking.  The foundation of how we live our lives.

 

 

� Compare II Corinthians 8:21 and Acts 24:16.  What guidelines helped Paul in

 his daily living?

 

� We must be careful to avoid hypocrisy

a. What is hypocrisy?  (To put on a mask; pretend you are something you are not)

b. How did Jesus describe hypocrites?

c. What is one reason this style of living is dishonest?  Romans 2: 23-24

 

� Read Psalm 15: 1-5 and list at least five qualities of an honest person.

 

 

� Honesty should be displayed in all aspects of our lives.  List below some of the areas we might neglect.  Romans 13: 6-7; Colossians 3: 23-25; I Peter 2: 13-14

 

� How Do I Get Integrity / Honesty?

a. Pursue it

b. Protect it

c. Practice it

d. Pray for it

 

 

� What does your speech indicate?  Matthew 12: 34-35

� How does the psalmist describe the tongue?  Psalm 52: 2-4

� Why is lying and abusive speech inconsistent with the Christian life? 

 Colossians 3: 8-10

� Read Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6

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