LESSON 13 THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH COMMANDMENTS THE

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LESSON 13 THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH COMMANDMENTS

LESSON 13 THE SIXTH AND SEVENTH COMMANDMENTS

THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT: Love for God’s Gift of Marriage & Family

THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT: Love for God’s Gift of Marriage & Family

WHAT GOD WANTS US TO KNOW

WHAT GOD WANTS US TO KNOW

Genesis 1: 27 27 So God created man in his own image, in the

Genesis 1: 27 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

What God Wants Us To Know 1. God made both man and woman; sex

What God Wants Us To Know 1. God made both man and woman; sex is His good gift to be used as He desires.

Genesis 2: 18, 22 -24 The LORD God said, "It is not good for

Genesis 2: 18, 22 -24 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. " 18 22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. 23 The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman, ' for she was taken out of man. " 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

What God Wants Us To Know 1. God made both man and woman; sex

What God Wants Us To Know 1. God made both man and woman; sex is His good gift to be used as He desires. 2. Marriage is established by God, is good, and is to be used as He desires.

A CHRISTIAN WILL NOT WANT TO

A CHRISTIAN WILL NOT WANT TO

1 Corinthians 6: 9 -10 Do you not know that the wicked will not

1 Corinthians 6: 9 -10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 9

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Commit sinful sexual acts and be immoral.

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Commit sinful sexual acts and be immoral. Adultery = sexual relations with someone besides one’s spouse Fornication = sexual relations between unmarried persons Homosexuality = sexual relations with one of the same sex

Ephesians 5: 3 -4 But among you there must not be even a hint

Ephesians 5: 3 -4 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 3

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Commit sinful sexual acts and be immoral.

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Commit sinful sexual acts and be immoral. Adultery = sexual relations with someone besides one’s spouse Fornication = sexual relations between unmarried persons Homosexuality = sexual relations with one of the same sex 2. Speak improperly of sex and marriage (dirty jokes, unclean talk, etc. )

Matthew 5: 28 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a

Matthew 5: 28 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 15: 19 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery,

Matthew 15: 19 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

Philippians 4: 8 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is

Philippians 4: 8 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Commit sinful sexual acts and be immoral.

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Commit sinful sexual acts and be immoral. Adultry = sexual relations with someone besides one’s spouse Fornication = sexual relations between unmarried persons Homosexuality = sexual relations with one of the same sex 2. Speak improperly of sex and marriage (dirty jokes, unclean talk, etc. ) 3. Even think improper thoughts.

Application Agree or disagree: God doesn’t want us to talk about sex or think

Application Agree or disagree: God doesn’t want us to talk about sex or think about sex.

A CHRISTIAN WILL WANT TO

A CHRISTIAN WILL WANT TO

John 14: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 15

John 14: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 15

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires concerning sex and marriage (ex. clothing, TV, movies, etc. )

2 Timothy 2: 22 22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness,

2 Timothy 2: 22 22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires concerning sex and marriage (ex. clothing, TV, movies, etc. ) 2. Have no sexual relations before marriage.

Genesis 24: 1 -4 1 Abraham was now old and well advanced in years,

Genesis 24: 1 -4 1 Abraham was now old and well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way. 2 He said to the chief servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, "Put your hand under my thigh. 3 I want you to swear by the LORD , the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living, 4 but will go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac. "

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires concerning sex and marriage (ex. clothing, TV, movies, etc. ) 2. Have no sexual relations before marriage. 3. Seek to marry a fellow believer in Jesus.

Matthew 19: 6 6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what

Matthew 19: 6 6 So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate. ”

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires concerning sex and marriage (ex. clothing, TV, movies, etc. ) 2. Have no sexual relations before marriage. 3. Seek to marry a fellow believer in Jesus. 4. Be faithful in marriage until death.

1 Corinthians 6: 19 -20 19 Do you not know that your body is

1 Corinthians 6: 19 -20 19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires

A Christian Will Want To 1. Think, speak, and act the way God desires concerning sex and marriage (ex. clothing, TV, movies, etc. ) 2. Have no sexual relations before marriage. 3. Seek to marry a fellow believer in Jesus. 4. Be faithful in marriage until death. 5. Glorify God in the care of one’s body.

THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT: Love for the use of God’s Gift of Possessions

THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT: Love for the use of God’s Gift of Possessions

WHAT GOD WANTS US TO KNOW

WHAT GOD WANTS US TO KNOW

Psalm 24: 1 1 The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the

Psalm 24: 1 1 The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;

What God Wants Us To Know 1. God owns all money and possessions and

What God Wants Us To Know 1. God owns all money and possessions and distributes them to us and to others.

1 Peter 4: 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to

1 Peter 4: 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 10

What God Wants Us To Know 1. God owns all money and possessions and

What God Wants Us To Know 1. God owns all money and possessions and distributes them to us and to others. 2. We are to remember that we are stewards (caretakers/managers) of our possessions.

A CHRISTIAN WILL NOT WANT TO

A CHRISTIAN WILL NOT WANT TO

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Take what is not his (robbery, theft)

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Take what is not his (robbery, theft)

2 Kings 5: 20 -24 20 Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of

2 Kings 5: 20 -24 20 Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said to himself, "My master was too easy on Naaman, this Aramean, by not accepting from him what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him. “ 21 So Gehazi hurried after Naaman. When Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him. "Is everything all right? " he asked. 22 "Everything is all right, " Gehazi answered. "My master sent me to say, 'Two young men from the company of the prophets have just come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing. ' " 23 "By all means, take two talents, " said Naaman. He urged Gehazi to accept them, and then tied up the two talents of silver in two bags, with two sets of clothing. He gave them to two of his servants, and they carried them ahead of Gehazi. 24 When Gehazi came to the hill, he took the things from the servants and put them away in the house. He sent the men away and they left.

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Take what is not his (robbery, theft)

A Christian Will Not Want To 1. Take what is not his (robbery, theft) 2. Get things dishonestly (fraud, cheating, gambling)

A CHRISTIAN WILL WANT TO

A CHRISTIAN WILL WANT TO

1 Timothy 5: 8 8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and

1 Timothy 5: 8 8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 John 3: 17 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother

1 John 3: 17 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?

1 Corinthians 16: 2 2 On the first day of every week, each one

1 Corinthians 16: 2 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.

A Christian Will Want To 1. Thank God for what one has and use

A Christian Will Want To 1. Thank God for what one has and use it faithfully for family, for church, and for the poor.

1 Corinthians 10: 24 24 Nobody should seek his own good, but the good

1 Corinthians 10: 24 24 Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.

A Christian Will Want To 1. Thank God for what one has and use

A Christian Will Want To 1. Thank God for what one has and use it faithfully for family, for church, and for the poor. 2. Take care of and protect what belongs to others.

A CHRISTIAN GIVES TO THE LORD

A CHRISTIAN GIVES TO THE LORD

2 Corinthians 9: 6 -7 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap

2 Corinthians 9: 6 -7 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 8: 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Corinthians 8: 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

A Christian Gives To The Lord 1. Gladly and willingly, out of love for

A Christian Gives To The Lord 1. Gladly and willingly, out of love for Jesus.

1 Corinthians 16: 2 2 On the first day of every week, each one

1 Corinthians 16: 2 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.

A Christian Gives To The Lord 2. Regularly (each week) and confidentially.

A Christian Gives To The Lord 2. Regularly (each week) and confidentially.

A Christian Gives To The Lord 1. Gladly and willingly, out of love for

A Christian Gives To The Lord 1. Gladly and willingly, out of love for Jesus. 2. Regularly (each week) and confidentially. 3. A percentage of income (tithe = 10% of what God gives you).

Application Agree or disagree. Giving a needy person a handout is actually harmful because

Application Agree or disagree. Giving a needy person a handout is actually harmful because it teaches that person to be lazy.

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK 1. Study carefully the notes you have taken in class;

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK 1. Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them. 2. Study carefully questions 87 - 107 in the Catechism. Be able to answer these questions in your own words. 3. Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section. Have your parents check your work. 4. Memorize these Bible verses: 1 Corinthians 6: 19 -20 – “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God. You are not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore honor God with your body. ” VIP 1 Corinthians 10: 24 – “Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. ” 5. Memorize the 8 th, 9 th and 10 th Commandments plus What Does This Mean? of the Eighth Commandment only. 6. Complete Worksheet #13 at home and have your parents check your work. Be ready for your Unit Review on this Lesson: Wednesday, February 2, 5: 45 -7: 30 pm.

Key Truths – Lesson Thirteen The sixth commandment is about love for God’s gift

Key Truths – Lesson Thirteen The sixth commandment is about love for God’s gift of ____ and ____. A Christian will want to ____, ______ and _______ the way God desires concerning sex and marriage. The seventh commandment is about love for God in the way we use his gift of ______. God wants us to remember that he owns______

Key Truths – Lesson Thirteen (cont) and we are ______ (caretakers) of our possessions.

Key Truths – Lesson Thirteen (cont) and we are ______ (caretakers) of our possessions. He wants us to use what we have for _______, and for the _______. A Christian gives to the Lord _____(out of love), _____ (each week) and a ______ of income.

Closing Prayer Father, to put these things into practice takes real trust. Increase my

Closing Prayer Father, to put these things into practice takes real trust. Increase my trust in all your promises so that, beginning today, I can start living more and more for you. Thank you for helping me see you more clearly today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.