Studies

A Clear Choice

Originally April 18th, 2006
Opening Question: "What is one of the most difficult decisions you've ever had to make?"

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

1. v11 - Why is it difficult to live the Christian life?

• Peer pressure
• Time pressure (schedule)
• Disciplined life (resisting temptations eg selfishness, laziness, impurity, greed)

2. v12-14 - Yet God says its not to difficult. What has he given us to make it easy?

• Evidences to know this is the truth
• Friendships that are real, to encourage, correct and rebuke
• The Bible
• Jesus' example and love answered prayers

3. v14 - How do PEOPLE try and make it easier?

• Rationalize the truth
• Tradition
• Compromise on the standards - 2 Timothy 4:3-4

v15 - Talks about the seriousness of this.

4: What does it mean to love God and walk His ways?

• Time with Him (listening and talking)
• Radical about sin
• Being a disciple - purpose to help people to get closer to God
• Helping the poor

5. v17 - What things can draw us away from God, that we worship?

• Possessions, money, cars, etc
• Careers, eduaction
• Power popularity (peoples' opinions)
• Our own God - different characteristics than the God of the Bible.

6. v19 - Since this is such a clear choice why do so many people choose wrong?

• Fear
• Laziness
• Lack of respect or love for God