Mark 16:15 ... Gr. kosmos means “all of society.”
Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) said that as a Christian, we must look at our world as various “ .”
The Gospel is to redeem, renew and restore (Col. 1:20; Phil. 2:9-11; 1 Pet. 4:11).
The Church is a Building (1 Pet. 2:5) ... the Bride ... a Body.
2. Relationship
Family (Ex. 20:12; Rom. 8:15-16).
| Friends | A friend sticks with you (Prov. 17:17). |
| A friend gives you good advice (Prov. 27:9). | |
| A friend acts with integrity (Prov. 3:27-28). | |
| A friend don’t take revenge (Prov. 20:22; Prov. 24:29). | |
| A friend is not quarrelsome (Prov. 17:14; Prov. 20:3). |
Choose your friends wisely
Romance and sex (1 Cor. 6:18-20).
Grow in the power of singleness.
Grow in friendship and holiness.
Be inclusive, not exclusive.
Learn to handle breakup well.
3. Academics
Don’t be lazy or halfhearted in our studies (Col.3:23 NIV).
Don’t turn academic success into an idol (Matt. 6:33)
4. Leadership is about (Mark 10:42-43).
Leadership is influence. Use leadership gifts given to you by God, to lead to evangelize and to revive others. Let's be one in Christ. Learn to fail and God sees our hearts to toughen us in each fsilure. Lead by your humility
Lead by your faith in God
5. Party and pleasure
“In the world, and not of the world” (John 17:11, John 17:14).
God is not against Fun! God has festival for people to celebrate
: On one hand, we are totally engaging our world; yet, we are so different in our spiritual values and convictions.
What are things we Receive? Reject? Redeem?
Can I honestly glorify God in this?
Is this really good for me?
Does this give life? Does it exploit?
Who has the influence? The Holy Spirit? Or alcohol, drugs, etc.?
Does this help me love others? (Rom. 14:20).
How this help me to share the Gospel?
