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5.14.2005 in Junior 2 Class, Garden Grove

HONESTY COUNTS

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Why to be honesty ?Honest Counts

Receive the wisdom

得智慧Psa 51:6

1

Glorify God

榮耀神

1Pet 2:12

2

Serve God

做聖工服事神

Acts 6:3

3

得神喜悅

Delighted by God

Prv 12:22

4

5

Reputation

信譽

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Honesty in….

Speech

言語

Eph 4:15

愛心說誠實話

Speaking the truth with love1

Honest Counts

Shall not give false testimony2

不可作假見證/ Ex 20:16

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Honesty in….

Money,things,goods

財物

Ex 20:17

Biblical character3

Jezebel (Naboth’s Vineyard)-1King 21

Judas Iscariot -Luke 22:3-6

Ananias/Saphira -Acts 5:1-4

Honest Counts

2 Honesty誠實

Greed貪心

Co-exist

?

Honesty vs. Covetousness1誠實 貪戀

/ 1Tim 6:9-10

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Honesty in….

內心

Prov 4:23

Our Heart

1 What does it mean to keep one’s heart withall diligence?

Honest Counts

2 Why is “keeping one’s heart” so important?

1 What does it mean to keep one’s heart withall diligence?

3 Do you think honesty is one importantaspect of “keeping one’s heart”?

2 Why is “keeping one’s heart” so important?

4 Why is honest important to the “issues of life”?

3 Do you think honesty is one importantaspect of “keeping one’s heart”?

5 Why is it important for us to be honest withourselves?

/ Rom 12:3

4 Why is honest important to the “issues of life”?

6 What does it mean to be honest with ourselves with regard to our faith andspiritual life?

5 Why is it important for us to be honest withourselves?

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耶洗別陷害拿伯

Case Studies…

1 Kgs 21:1-25

1 Did Ahab need an extra vineyard?

Jezebel Frames Naboth

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2 Why did he want to have another vineyard?

1 Did Ahab need an extra vineyard?

3 What was the plan that Jezebel came upwith to help Ahab secure Naboth’s vineyard?

2 Why did he want to have another vineyard?

4 What was God’s reaction to the plan of Jezebel?

3 What was the plan that Jezebel came upwith to help Ahab secure Naboth’s vineyard?

5 What do the ending of Jezebel and Ahab tellyou about the gravity of their sins?

4 What was God’s reaction to the plan of Jezebel?

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加略人猶大

Case Studies…

Jn 13:21-30

1 At the last supper, the Lord Jesus washedthe feet of His disciples. He did no excludeJudas, whom he knew was going to betrayHim. If you were Judas, facing your masterwho stooped down to wash your feet, whatwould your feelings be then?

Judas Iscariot

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2 Do you think Judas had a chance to turn from his evil plan to betray the Lord JesusAt that moment? Would the Lord Jesus have forgiven him? What would have been the reaction of the other disciples?

1 At the last supper, the Lord Jesus washedthe feet of His disciples. He did no excludeJudas, whom he knew was going to betrayHim. If you were Judas, facing your masterwho stooped down to wash your feet, whatwould your feelings be then?

3 If Judas had confessed and changed his mind, God would still have fulfilled salvationthrough another way. Why do you think Judas caused himself to become the one who would go down in history as the betrayer of Jesus Christ?

2 Do you think Judas had a chance to turn from his evil plan to betray the Lord JesusAt that moment? Would the Lord Jesus have forgiven him? What would have been the reaction of the other disciples?

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Life Application…

1What would you do if the cashier at a department store gave you extra change?

Honest Counts

2What are the factors you consider when making a decision like that?

1What would you do if the cashier at a department store gave you extra change?

3Do you think the amount matters?If it is just a quarter, maybe you would keep it. But if it is a few dollars or more what would you do?

2What are the factors you consider when making a decision like that?

4What do you think are the potential repercussions/implicationsof your decision?

3Do you think the amount matters?If it is just a quarter, maybe you would keep it. But if it is a few dollars or more what would you do?

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Life Application…

More Than a Dime

By Alan Johnson

1 After reading this story, do you think your responses to the questions in the discussion earlier would be different now? Why?

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2 With respect to the two angels, whose opinion do you agree with more? Why?

1 After reading this story, do you think your responses to the questions in the discussion earlier would be different now? Why?

3 Imagine a different scenario: If the driver is not someone who was out testing the pastor, do you think your answer to the second question would be different? Why?

2 With respect to the two angels, whose opinion do you agree with more? Why?

4 Can you think of other scenarios where honesty can be so crucial?

3 Imagine a different scenario: If the driver is not someone who was out testing the pastor, do you think your answer to the second question would be different? Why?

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Why to be honesty ?Honest Counts

Receive the wisdom

得智慧Psa 51:6

1

Glorify God

榮耀神

1Pet 2:12

2

Serve God

做聖工服事神

Acts 6:3

3

得神喜悅

Delighted by God

Prv 12:22

4

5

Reputation

信譽

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Honesty in….Honest Counts

財物

MoneyThingsgoods

Our Heart

言語

Speech

內心

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耶洗別陷害拿伯

Case Studies…

Jezebel Frames Naboth

Honest Counts

加略人猶大

Judas Iscariot

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Life Application…

More Than a DimeBy Alan Johnson

Honest Counts

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5.14.2005 in Junior 2 Class, Garden Grove

HONESTY COUNTS