3184. methuo meth-oo'-o from another form of 3178; to drink to intoxication, i.e. get drunk :--drink well, make (be) drunk(-en). 3178. methe meth'-ay apparently a primary word; an intoxicant , i.e. (by implication) intoxication:--drunkenness.
Leaven Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel. Exodus 12:15
Matthew 16:6-12 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. Which when Jesus perceived, He said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? Then understood they how that He bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Romans 12:1-3
Luke 18:10-14 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican . I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Christ Christ Is Is The The Stand Standar ard He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; Ephesians 4:11-13
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away...Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth . 2 Timothy 3:5-7
SELF Exam
What are we to look for? What should we find in a Christian?
...the fruit of the Spirit is love , joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control... Galatians 5:22-23
The man without love for his brother is still in death. The man who hates his brother is at heart a murderer, and you know that the eternal life of God cannot live in the heart of a murderer 1 John 3:14,15 Phillips translation
...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace , patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control... Galatians 5:22-23
Acts 5:40-41 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them , they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control... Galatians 5:22-23
James 1:18-21 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God. Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls
What disappointments do you have over what God has allowed in your life? How have these affected your love for Him? Pain and disappointment often reveal the degree to which we love and desire God’s gifts more than we love and desire Him.
In what ways would you want God to be different from who He is?
In what ways would you want God to be different from who He is? The desire for God to be different is idolatry . It shows discontent or dissatisfaction with who He is or what He does.
Matthew 15:18-20 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: These are the things which defile a man ...
How often is it the case that people do not know they are self-willed; so long as the providence of God seems to favor them they are very pious and can talk about submission with the greatest apparent sincerity. But let God just drive across their path, lay his hand on them, belay their schemes to the winds of Heaven, and see whether they will talk of submission then; see whether they are self-willed or whether they will instantly submit. How have such things affected you? What was the state of mind that you discovered in yourselves? God was searching you, applying the tests that would, without fail, show what was the working in your minds. --Charles G. Finney
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 1 Corinthians 3:12-13
John Wesley's Discipleship and Spirituality Groups 22 Questions To Ask Yourself Daily
John Wesley's “Holy Club” 1) Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite? 2) Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate? 3) Do I confidentially pass on to another what was told to me in confidence? 4) Can I be trusted?
John Wesley's “Holy Club” 5) Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits? 6) Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self justifying? 7) Did the Bible live in me today? 8) Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?
John Wesley's “Holy Club” 9) Am I enjoying prayer? 10) When did I last speak to someone else about my faith? 11) Do I pray about the money I spend? 12) Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?
John Wesley's “Holy Club' 13) Do I disobey God in anything? 14) Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy? 15) Am I defeated in any part of my life? 16) Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful?
John Wesley's “Holy Club” 17) How do I spend my spare time? 18) Am I proud? 19) Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?
John Wesley's “Holy Club” 20) Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, critize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what I am doing about it? 21) Do I grumble or complain constantly? 22) Is Christ real to me?
The Means of Examination Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts, and see if any wicked way is in me; and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23,24
What Passover Are We Prepping For?
1 Corinthians 5:8 Therefore let us keep the Feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Luke 22:15-16 And He said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer: For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God .
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